Children Quote by John Holt
“Over the years, I have noticed that the child who learns quickly is adventurous. She's ready to run risks. She approaches life with arms outspread. She wants to take it all in. She still has the desire of the very young child to make sense out of things. She's not concerned with concealing her ignorance or protecting herself. She's ready to expose herself to disappointment and defeat. She has a certain confidence. She expects to make sense out of things sooner or later. She has a kind of trust.”
About This Quote
Source Book: How Children Learn, 2003
Children who learn quickly stay curious, take risks, and trust that understanding will come, even if they face disappointment.
In simple terms: Curiosity drives learning and confidence.
Key Takeaway
Encourage adventurous learning.
Themes
curiosity
risk‑taking
confidence
Mood
inquisitive
encouraging
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom activities
- parental guidance
- self‑directed projects
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
growth mindset
education
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks can you safely take?
- How do you support curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Risk of overwhelming the child or neglecting safety.
![“There's probably a certain confidence in your voice, or something, that is validated. You know what I mean? I'm just imagining if people didn't already say that you were cool, that you'd [have] more doubt in what you're doing. That's not so conscious, but that's part of my cosmology now.” quote by Stephen Malkmus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3de/stephen-malkmus-2984_certain_there-s-probably-a-certain-confidence-in_1712434.jpg)
