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“Aunt Emily says grown-ups never really like playing. They do it to please us." "They little know," Gerald answered, "how often we do it to please them.” quote by E. Nesbit
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““Aunt Emily says grown-ups never really like playing. They do it to please us." "They little know," Gerald answered, "how often we do it to please them.””

E. Nesbit

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Source Children’s book: The Railway Children, 1906

Adults often pretend to dislike play, but they actually enjoy it, revealing hidden motivations.

In simple terms: Adults hide their love for play.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge hidden joys.

Themes

play authenticity motivation

Mood

playful reflective

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • team building

Key Concepts

child development psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do adults conceal enjoyment?
  • How can play improve adult life?
A Different Perspective

May overgeneralize adults.

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