Able Quote by Jacques Lusseyran
“I am certain that children always know more than they are able to tell, and that makes the big difference between them and adults, who, at best, know only a fraction of what they say. The reason is simply that children know everything with their whole beings, while we know it only with our heads.”
About This Quote
Children intuitively understand more than they can articulate, unlike adults who grasp only fragments.
In simple terms: Children know deeply, adults only partly.
Key Takeaway
Listen to children's whole‑being insights.
Themes
children
knowledge
communication
whole being
adult limitation
Mood
thoughtful
insightful
Type
children:1
adults:1
difference:1
knowledge:1
whole being:1
knowing:0
reason:0
fractions:0
knows:0
beings know:0
difference adults:0
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- therapy
- cross‑generational dialogue
Key Concepts
cognitive development
embodied knowing
intuitive insight
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor children's full perception?
- What does this mean for adult learning?
A Different Perspective
Adults may underestimate children's capacity.
