Quote by Philip Larkin

Above all, though, children are linked to adults by the simple fact that they are in process of turning into them. For this they may be forgiven much. Children are bound to be inferior to adults, or there is no incentive to grow up.

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This quote emphasizes the essential connection between children and adults, highlighting the idea that children are in a constant state of transformation to become adults themselves. It suggests that adults should be forgiving towards children because they are still developing and learning. By acknowledging this inherent inferiority, children are motivated to mature and aspire towards adulthood. Without this distinction, there would be no motivation or drive for personal growth and development.

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