Attraction Quote by Dorothy Cottrell
“I took little interest in fleshly infants; it being my private opinion that their attractions did not justify the fuss that was made about them. I had, for instance, early discovered that, if you gave a baby a finger to hold, it held it. This was perhaps interesting, but it wanted greatly in the dear element of surprise.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Little Lost Girl by Dorothy Cottrell, 1925
The author dismisses infant fascination, seeing it as unremarkable despite brief curiosity.
In simple terms: Infants are not worth much attention.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of trivial interests.
Themes
skepticism
childhood
attention
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- early education
- product design
- marketing
- psychology research
Key Concepts
human behavior
perception
value judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- What might we miss by dismissing small wonders?
- How can curiosity be better valued?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine developmental insights.
