On rare occasions one does hear of a miraculous case of a married couple falling in love after marriage, but on close examination it will be found that it is a mere adjustment to the inevitable.
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No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children have untapped potential for kindness and generosity that education should help reveal.
This quote highlights the idea that every child possesses an innate wealth of compassion and generosity that often goes unrecognized. Emma Goldman emphasizes the role of education in nurturing and bringing forth these qualities, suggesting that the true goal of teaching is not just the transfer of knowledge, but also the cultivation of a child's natural empathy and kindness.
Themes
EducationChildrenKindnessGenerositySympathy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of early childhood education, this quote could highlight the need for nurturing children's inherent kindness.
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