Actor Quote by Michael Haneke
“The smaller and younger kids are, the more patient you have to be. But if they're gifted, then it's a wonderful present that you're given by having a child like that in your film... more so than in the case of actors because, for example, if you ask them to play a lion, they don't then play a lion, they actually are a lion. So, a gifted child is something very special. On the other hand, if a child has no gifts in that way it's absolutely hopeless and there's nothing you can do!”
About This Quote
He suggests that gifted children require patience and are special, while those without gifts are hopeless.
In simple terms: Gifted children need patience; others seem hopeless.
Key Takeaway
Value each child's potential.
Themes
parenting
education
talent development
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
parental
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parental guidance
- talent nurturing
Key Concepts
giftedness
potential
child development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support children without obvious talents?
- What defines “giftedness”?
A Different Perspective
Labeling children as “hopeless” can be harmful.
