Quote by Maurice Sendak

I think people should be given a test much like driver's tests as to whether they're capable of being parents! It's an art form. I talk a lot. And I think a lot. And I draw a lot. But never in a million years would I have been a parent. That's just work that's too hard.


I think people should be given a test much like driver's tes

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses the belief that prospective parents should be subjected to a test similar to a driver's test in order to determine their suitability for parenthood. They view parenting as an intricate skill, an art form that requires significant effort. The speaker acknowledges their own personality traits of talking, thinking, and drawing, but admits that they would not have chosen to be a parent due to the immense challenges involved. The quote highlights the speaker's perspective on the demanding nature of parenting and implies that not everyone may possess the necessary qualities to excel in this role.

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Art
By Maurice Sendak
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