Child Quote by John Burnham Schwartz
““that a child is not an event, alleged or otherwise, a mistake or accident or crime. . . he is by definition more than this, sum rather than division, a living promissory note.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Reservation Blues by John Burnham Schwartz, 1995
A child transcends simplistic labels, embodying potential and promise beyond mistakes.
In simple terms: Children are more than errors.
Key Takeaway
Recognize a child's inherent worth.
Themes
identity
potential
humanity
Mood
empathetic
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- social work
- mentoring
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see a child's promise?
- What biases limit our view of youth?
A Different Perspective
Children can be defined by mistakes.
