Care Quote by Lucile Hadzihalilovic
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“What is very exciting with children is they like to play, and they don't care so much about the meanings [of things], and they are just excited to have weird scenes to do or weird things to do, like playing deaf, or playing sick, or swimming in the water.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing her film "The Innocents", 2005
Children’s play is free of over‑analysis, allowing spontaneous, absurd creativity.
In simple terms: Kids play without worrying about meaning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playful spontaneity.
Themes
play
creativity
freedom
Mood
joyful
curious
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- classroom activities
- team brainstorming
- improv theater
- family games
Key Concepts
spontaneity
absurdity
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you try if you ignored meaning?
- How can you bring child‑like wonder into work?
A Different Perspective
Adults may over‑interpret, stifling fun.
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