Children Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“What can we give a child when there is nothing left? All we have, I think, is the truth, the truth that will set him free, not limited, provable truth, but the open, growing, evolving truth that is not afraid.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
Truth that is open, evolving, and liberating is the greatest gift we can give a child when material resources are exhausted.
In simple terms: Give children evolving, growing truth.
Key Takeaway
Offer evolving truth as a gift.
Themes
education
growth
freedom
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- mentoring
- counseling
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance material aid with intellectual freedom?
- What does “truth” mean in different contexts?
A Different Perspective
Truth alone cannot meet physical needs; it must be paired with support.
