Care Quote by Terry Pratchett
“It was nice to hear the voices of little children at play, provided you took care to be far enough away not to hear what they were actually saying.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discworld series, various titles
Enjoying children's play is pleasant, but distance is needed to avoid hearing their harsh truths.
In simple terms: Children’s play is fun, but keep distance to avoid harsh truths.
Observe from afar, protect innocence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- social observation
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance affect perception?
- When should we intervene?
Overhearing may corrupt the joy of innocence.