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“It's true that no child is born knowing there's an evil thing. You learn what is ugly.” quote by Lucy Dacus
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“It's true that no child is born knowing there's an evil thing. You learn what is ugly.”

Lucy Dacus

About This Quote

Source Song: "Night Shift", 2017

Children are born neutral; they learn ugliness through experience and observation.

In simple terms: Children learn evil from the world.

Key Takeaway

Teach kindness early.

Themes

innocence learning morality

Mood

hopeful concerned

Type

musical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

psychology socialization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values do you model for children?
  • How can society reduce learned ugliness?
A Different Perspective

Negative influences can be pervasive.

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