Children Quote by John Ruskin
“Better a child should be ignorant of a thousand truths than have consecrated in its heart a single lie.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Stones of Venice by John Ruskin, 1851
It is better to let a child remain unaware of many falsehoods than to embed a single harmful lie deeply in its heart.
In simple terms: Ignorance of many truths is safer than a single deep lie.
Key Takeaway
Guard against teaching harmful falsehoods.
Themes
education
honesty
child development
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
ethical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school curricula
- media messaging
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance truth-telling with protecting innocence?
- What lies are most harmful to children?
A Different Perspective
A single lie can have lasting impact despite many unknowns.
