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Children Quote by Fran Lebowitz

“I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.” quote by Fran Lebowitz
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“I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.”

Fran Lebowitz

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Fran Lebowitz Reader, 1994

Adults often lack the honesty and wonder that children naturally possess.

In simple terms: Children are better companions than adults.

Key Takeaway

Value childlike honesty and curiosity.

Themes

honesty wonder companionship

Mood

playful reflective

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • parenting
  • education
  • team building

Key Concepts

innocence authenticity social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities do you cherish in a child?
  • How can adults retain childlike wonder?
A Different Perspective

Adults can offer experience and guidance that children cannot.

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