Baby Quote by Anne Fadiman
“A philosophy professor at my college, whose baby became enamored of the portrait of David Hume on a Penguin paperback, had the cover laminated in plastic so her daughter could cut her teeth on the great thinker.”
About This Quote
A professor protected her child's book with a portrait of a philosopher to protect the child’s curiosity and affection for ideas.
In simple terms: A teacher protected a book to nurture a child's love of philosophy.
Key Takeaway
Encourage curiosity by protecting and sharing intellectual material.
Themes
education
curiosity
parenting
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- children's reading
- gift-giving
- preserving books
- teaching appreciation
- protecting fragile items
Key Concepts
philosophy
material culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance protection with hands‑on learning?
- What symbols best inspire young minds?
A Different Perspective
The act may limit the child's tactile exploration of the book.
