Quote by Henry Fielding

When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

Summary

This quote implies that when children are idle or have nothing to do, they often engage in mischievous behavior. It suggests that without productive or engaging activities, children may seek out or create trouble as a way to occupy their time or entertain themselves. The quote highlights the importance of providing children with constructive activities and supervision to prevent them from engaging in mischief or causing trouble.

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