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Acceptance Quote by Arnaud Desjardins

“Mindful and creative, a child who has neither a past, nor examples to follow, nor value judgments, simply lives, speaks and plays in freedom.” quote by Arnaud Desjardins
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“Mindful and creative, a child who has neither a past, nor examples to follow, nor value judgments, simply lives, speaks and plays in freedom.”

Arnaud Desjardins

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Being a Child, 1975

A child free from past constraints lives creatively and freely, unburdened by judgments.

In simple terms: Freedom from past lets children be creative.

Key Takeaway

Encourage childlike openness.

Themes

creativity freedom innocence

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • early education
  • play therapy
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

psychology development mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can adults retain childlike wonder?
  • What structures hinder free play?
A Different Perspective

Adults may impose limiting expectations.

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