Firsts Quote by Henry Norman Hudson
“The smiles of infants are said to be the first fruits of human reason.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Human Reason and Development, 1915
Infant smiles are early evidence of human rational capacity.
In simple terms: Babies’ smiles show the start of reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Value early signs of cognition.
Themes
development
psychology
reasoning
Mood
observational
hopeful
Type
descriptive
insightful
When to use this quote
- parenting
- early education
- child psychology
- developmental research
Key Concepts
infant behavior
human nature
cognitive emergence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a smile reveal about early reasoning?
- How can we nurture this rational spark?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of smiles may vary culturally.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
