Children Quote by Huxley, Aldous
““Till at last the child's mind is these suggestions, and the sum of the suggestions is the child's mind. And not the child's mind only. The adult's mind too–all his life long. The mind that judges and desires and decides–made up of these suggestions. But all these suggestions are OUR suggestions!" The Director almost shouted in his triumph. "Suggestions from the State.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Director's Vision, 2020
The mind is shaped by external suggestions from society and authority; these become part of individual identity.
In simple terms: Society's ideas become our thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Critically examine the influences on your thinking.
Themes
psychology
societal influence
identity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- political discourse
- personal development
- media consumption
Key Concepts
suggestion theory
critical thinking
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you adopted without questioning?
- How do you differentiate your own values from imposed ones?
A Different Perspective
Challenging ingrained suggestions can cause cognitive dissonance.
