"My other brother, the Lord Lucas, who was heir to my father's estate, and as it were the father to take care of us all, is not less valiant than they were, although his skill in the discipline of war was not so much, not being bred therein"

This quote by Margaret Cavendish talks to the importance of family and the roles that each member plays in it. She mentions her dad's estate and how her brother, Lord Lucas, was the successor to it. She likewise mentions his absence of experience in the discipline of war, as he was not bred in it. This talks to the concept that not all members of a family requirement to have the exact same abilities or capabilities in order to be valuable. Lord Lucas may not have been as experienced in the discipline of war, but he was still worthy and was the father figure to look after them all. This quote speaks with the importance of household and how each member can contribute in their own method. It also talks to the concept that family is more than just blood, but rather a bond of love and support.