Inspirational Quote by Moliere
“With a smile we should instruct our youth...”
About This Quote
Source Play: The School for Wives, 1662
Encourage youth with kindness rather than harshness, fostering positive growth.
In simple terms: Teach kids kindly.
Key Takeaway
Lead with compassion.
Themes
education
kindness
growth
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
moral
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- mentoring
- community programs
Key Concepts
Pedagogy
positive reinforcement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can kindness be balanced with discipline?
- What role does empathy play in education?
A Different Perspective
Kindness alone may not correct deep systemic issues.
![“What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth? [Lat., Quod enim munus reiplicae afferre majus, meliusve possumus, quam si docemus atque erudimus juventutem?]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/abf/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_education_what-greater-or-better-gift-can-we-offer_98738.jpg)
![“When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's [children's] minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fb1/anonymous-1_children_when-you-wish-to-instruct-be-brief-that_1032053.jpg)
