Child Quote by Anonymous
“What matters," said the prince at last, "is that you have a child's trusting nature and extraordinary truthfulness. Do you know that a great deal can be forgiven you for that alone?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Prince, Anonymous, 1600s
A child's trust and honesty can earn forgiveness beyond other virtues.
In simple terms: Trust and truth invite forgiveness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate child‑like trust and honesty.
Themes
trust
honesty
forgiveness
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
innocence
integrity
redemptive power
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate trust in a strained relationship?
- What does honesty mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Trust alone may not repair deep betrayals.
![“Erinnern, das heißt, eines Geschehens so ehrlich und rein zu gedenken, daß es zu einem Teil des eigenen Innern wird. Das stellt große Anforderungen an unsere Wahrhaftigkeit." [ Ansprache am 8. Mai 1985 in der Gedenkstunde im Plenarsaal des Deutschen Bundestages ]” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/23f/anonymous-1_honesty_erinnern-das-hei-t-eines-geschehens-so-e_1911283.jpg)
