Arrogance Quote by Luc de Clapiers
“Children are taught to fear and obey; the avarice, pride, or timidity of parents teaches children economy, arrogance, or submission. They are also encouraged to be imitators, a course to which they are already only too much inclined. No one thinks of making them original, courageous, independent.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Essays on Education, 1765
Society conditions children to imitate parents, fostering conformity over originality and independence.
In simple terms: Parents shape children to copy, limiting courage and independence.
Key Takeaway
Encourage original thinking and self‑reliance.
Themes
conformity
parental influence
originality
independence
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school curricula
- family dynamics
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
socialization
psychology
education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster courage in children?
- What role does fear play in conformity?
A Different Perspective
Originality can be suppressed by fear of deviation.
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