Children Quote by W.Y. Evans-Wentz
““As a man is taught, so he believes. Thoughts being things, they may be planted like seeds in the mind of the child and completely dominate his mental content. Given the favourable soil of the will to believe, whether the seed-thoughts be sound or unsound, whether they be of pure superstition or of realizable truth, they take root and flourish, and make the man what he is mentally.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tibetan Book of the Dead, translation notes, 1927
Early teachings and cultural context plant ideas that grow into lasting beliefs, shaping a person’s mental landscape.
In simple terms: Ideas planted early shape later thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Examine the origins of your core beliefs.
Themes
education
belief
psychology
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- childhood education
- parental guidance
- religious instruction
- media messaging
Key Concepts
cognitive development
cultural transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- What early ideas still influence you?
- How can you re‑evaluate inherited beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Not all planted ideas are beneficial; critical thinking is needed.
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