Quote by Franklin P. Adams

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance

You can learn many things from children. How much patience

Summary

This quote suggests that by observing and interacting with children, one can gain insights and understanding about their own level of patience. Children often require guidance, repetition, and time to learn and comprehend things, which tests the patience level of adults. They teach adults to be more patient, compassionate, and understanding as they navigate the process of learning, growing, and developing. Thus, children serve as teachers, offering important lessons about patience and fostering personal growth in adults.

By Franklin P. Adams

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