Being Quote by Maurice Sendak
“I mean, being a child was being a child, was being a creature without power, without pocket money, without escape routes of any kind. So I didn't want to be a child.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Where the Wild Things Are, 1963
Childhood is portrayed as powerless and constrained, leading to a desire to escape that state.
In simple terms: Children feel powerless and want to grow up.
Recognize and address childhood fears.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- therapy
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does powerlessness shape your adult choices?
- What can be learned from childhood vulnerability?
Overcoming fear of childhood may ignore its value.