We had yet to learn that the Devil created youth so that we could make our mistakes, and that God established maturity and old age so that we could pay for them.
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The words with which a child's heart is poisoned, whether through malice or through ignorance, remain branded in his memory, and sooner or later they burn his soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Negative words can have a lasting impact on a child's emotional well-being.
This quote highlights the profound effect that words can have on a child's development and emotional state. It suggests that both intentional and unintentional harmful comments can leave deep scars, impacting the child's psyche and shaping their future experiences and relationships.
Themes
ChildrenWordsImpactMemoryEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher sharing this quote during a discussion on the importance of nurturing language around children.
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