Child Quote by John Berger
“Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it can speak.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ways of Seeing, 1972
Visual perception precedes language; children understand before they speak.
In simple terms: Seeing comes before words.
Value visual learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- early childhood
- art appreciation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can visual tools aid learning?
- When does language limit understanding?
Language eventually shapes perception.