Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Don't trust children with edge tools. Don't trust man, great God, with more power than he has until he has learned to use that little better. What a hell we should make of the world if we could do what we would!

Don't trust children with edge tools. Don't trust man, great

Summary

This quote imparts a cautionary message about the potential dangers of trusting individuals with great power before they have acquired the wisdom and responsibility to handle it properly. It draws an analogy between children and adults who possess influential positions, highlighting the need for restraint. The quote suggests that humanity would plunge the world into chaos if everyone had the capability to execute their every desire, emphasizing the significance of understanding and maturity in wielding power.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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