Quote by Annie Dillard

There is a certain age at which a child looks at you in all earnestness and delivers a long, pleased speech in all the true inflections of spoken English, but with not one recognizable syllable.

There is a certain age at which a child looks at you in all

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This quote highlights the amusing and endearing behavior of children at a specific stage of language development. It suggests that there comes a point in a child's growth when they eagerly communicate, appearing as if they are speaking fluently and eloquently in English. However, despite their genuine enthusiasm, their words may be nothing but an unintelligible jumble to adults. The quote captures the charm and innocence of childhood as well as the unique way children navigate the complexities of language acquisition.

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