The difference in affection, of parents towards their several children, is many times unequal; and sometimes unworthy; especially in the mothers; as Solomon saith, A wise son rejoiceth the father, but an ungracious son shames the mother.

• 作为父母，特别是母亲，对子女常常会有不合理的偏爱。所罗门曾告诫人们：“智慧之子使父亲快乐，愚昧之子使母亲蒙羞。”