Children Quote by Aldous Huxley
““Till at last the child’s mind is these suggestions, and the sum of the suggestions is the child’s mind. And not the child’s mind only. The adult’s mind too—all his life long. The mind that judges and desires and decides—made up of these suggestions. But all these suggestions are our suggestions!””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Doors of Perception” (hypothetical), 1954
Claims that both child and adult minds are shaped by accumulated suggestions, implying collective influence.
In simple terms: Mind is built from accumulated suggestions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reshape influences.
Themes
psychology
education
culture
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- media literacy
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
suggestion theory
mind formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What suggestions shape your decisions?
- How can you cultivate positive ones?
A Different Perspective
Complex to; not all suggestions are negative.
