Children Quote by Cecelia Ahern
““...children learn much more, far more quickly than adults. Do you know why that is? Because they're open-minded. Because they want to know and they want to learn. Adults, think they know it all. They grow up and forget so easily and instead of opening their minds and developing it they choose what to believe and what not to believe. You can't make a choice on things like that: you either believe or you don't. That's why their learning is slower. They are more cynical, they lose faith and they demend to know things that will help them get by day by day. They've no interest in the extras...It's the extras that make life.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Q&A, Cecelia Ahern, 2015
Children learn faster because they stay open and curious, while adults become closed and skeptical, missing deeper experiences.
In simple terms: Open curiosity speeds learning; closed minds hinder growth.
Key Takeaway
Stay open, keep learning.
Themes
learning
curiosity
growth
Mood
hopeful
inquisitive
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- career development
- personal relationships
- creative projects
Key Concepts
open-mindedness
skepticism
lifelong learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rekindle childlike curiosity?
- What beliefs limit your learning?
A Different Perspective
Adults can regain openness through deliberate practice.
