Quote by Jonathan Kozol

If there are amazing graces on this earth, I believe that they are these good children sent to us by God and not yet soiled by the knowledge that their nation does not love them.

If there are amazing graces on this earth, I believe that th

Summary

This quote asserts that the epitome of remarkable blessings on Earth are the innocent and pure children, sent to humanity by God. It implies that these young souls remain untainted by the harsh reality that their own nation or society may not have genuine affection for them. In celebrating the unspoiled nature of children, the quote suggests that their inherent goodness stands as a shining example of divine grace amidst a world that often overlooks or mistreats them.

By Jonathan Kozol

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