Adventure Quote by Eva Ibbotson
““I would let her…have adventures. I would let her…choose her path. It would be hard…it was hard…but I would do it. Oh, not completely, of course. Some things have to go on. Cleaning one’s teeth, arithmetic. But Maia fell in love with the Amazon. It happens. The place was for her--and the people. Of course there was some danger, but there is danger everywhere. Two years ago, in this school, there was an outbreak of typhus, and three girls died. Children are knocked down and killed by horses every week, here in these streets--” She broke off, gathering her thoughts. “When she was traveling and exploring…and finding her songs, Maia wasn’t just happy, she was…herself. I think something broke in Maia when her parents died, and out there it was healed. Perhaps I’m mad--and the professor, too--but I think children must lead big lives…if it is in them to do so. And it is in Maia.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of Platform 7 by Eva Ibbotson, 1995
Children should be allowed to pursue adventures and choices, despite hardships, as it shapes their identity and resilience.
In simple terms: Children need freedom to explore despite challenges.
Key Takeaway
Support children's autonomy and growth.
Themes
adventure
growth
resilience
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
Key Concepts
self‑discovery
overcoming loss
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance safety and freedom?
- What role does adventure play in learning?
A Different Perspective
Restricting children's freedom limits their development.
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