Adults Quote by E. M. Delafield
“A child with an intense capacity for feeling can suffer to a degree that is beyond any degree of adult suffering, because imagination, ignorance, and the conviction of utter helplessness are untempered either by reason or by experience.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Provincial Lady, 1913
Highly sensitive children may suffer more than adults due to imagination and helplessness.
In simple terms: A child with intense feeling can suffer beyond adult levels.
Key Takeaway
Support emotional development in sensitive children.
Themes
sensitivity
imagination
helplessness
Mood
empathetic
analytical
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- school settings
- family dynamics
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
child psychology
emotional regulation
developmental trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults nurture resilience?
- What role does imagination play in suffering?
A Different Perspective
Not all children experience this equally; resilience varies.
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