Quote by Alexander Pope

Behold the child, by nature's kindly law, pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.

Behold the child, by nature's kindly law, pleased with a rat

Summary

This quote, from the poem "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot" by Alexander Pope, highlights the innate simplicity and joy of children. It suggests that children are easily amused and content, finding delight in the simplest things. By observing a child's pure and unsophisticated reaction to a rattle or a straw, Pope emphasizes the beauty and innocence of childhood, contrasting it with the complexities and complications of adult life.

By Alexander Pope

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