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“When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.” quote by Anonymous
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““When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Book: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry, 1943

Maturity involves shedding childish habits and adopting adult reasoning.

In simple terms: Grow beyond childish ways.

Key Takeaway

Embrace adult perspective.

Themes

growth maturity self‑development

Mood

nostalgic thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career advancement
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychological development philosophical insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • What childlike traits should we keep?
  • How to balance innocence and maturity?
A Different Perspective

Some childlike wonder remains valuable.

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