Child Quote by Georges Courteline
“One of the most visible effects of a child's presence in the household is to turn the worthy parents into complete idiots when, without him, they would perhaps have remained mere imbeciles.”
About This Quote
Satirically notes that a child's presence can expose parental foolishness, contrasting perceived wisdom.
In simple terms: Children reveal parents' hidden foolishness.
Recognize humility in parenting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family life
- parenting
- social observation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a child change family dynamics?
- What does this say about perceived wisdom?
May be overly cynical.