Quote by Horace Mann

When a child can be brought to tears, and not from fear of punishment, but from repentance he needs no chastisement. When the tears begin to flow from the grief of their conduct you can be sure there is an angel nestling in their heart.

When a child can be brought to tears, and not from fear of p

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This quote suggests that when a child is genuinely remorseful for their actions and feels sorry for any wrongdoing, they do not require punishment or discipline. Instead, their tears express genuine repentance, indicating that the child possesses a compassionate and empathic nature. The quote further implies that when a child demonstrates such heartfelt remorse, there is a purity and goodness within them - like an angel residing in their heart.

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