We fight to exist. Personally, I am not ashamed of fighting to exist. We are doing no very extraordinary thing to fight simply because we do not wish to be enslaved or exterminated.
Donald Woods WinnicottRead
It is in playing and only in playing that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Play is essential for creativity and self-discovery in individuals of all ages.
This quote emphasizes the vital role of play in fostering creativity and personal growth. According to Winnicott, engaging in play allows individuals, whether children or adults, to express their whole selves, leading to deeper self-understanding and creative expression that forms the core of individual identity.
Themes
PlayCreativitySelf-DiscoveryPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote in a seminar about the importance of play-based learning.
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