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In their innocence, very young children know themselves to be light and love. If we will allow them, they can teach us to see ourselves the same way.
Michael Jackson
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Children possess an innate sense of love and light that adults can learn from.

This quote suggests that young children have an inherent understanding of their own worth and positivity, viewing themselves as embodiments of light and love. Michael Jackson advocates for adults to embrace this perspective, encouraging them to learn from children's innocence and purity, which can lead to greater self-acceptance and a more positive outlook on life.

Themes

ChildrenLoveInnocenceSelf-WorthPositivity

In practice

Example use cases

During a speech on the importance of child education, one could quote this to emphasize the value of learning from children's perspectives.

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