Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau
Although modesty is natural to man, it is not natural to children. Modesty only begins with the knowledge of evil.
Summary
This quote acknowledges that modesty is an intrinsic quality in human nature, but it is not present in children from the beginning. Modesty in individuals emerges when they become aware of the concept of evil or moral wrongs. It suggests that as children develop and gain knowledge about moral principles, they gradually begin to understand the importance of modesty and its role in distinguishing between right and wrong.