Quote by Lyman Abbott

A child is a beam of sunlight from the Infinite and Eternal, with possibilities of virtue and vice- but as yet unstained.

A child is a beam of sunlight from the Infinite and Eternal,

Summary

This quote suggests that children are pure and untarnished beings, representing the boundless potential for both good and bad within them. It implies that children have the capacity to develop into virtuous individuals, yet they have not yet been influenced by the complexities and flaws of the world. They are seen as rays of sunlight, symbolizing their innocence and divine connection to something greater than themselves. Overall, the quote highlights the delicate and precious nature of childhood as a pivotal stage where positive qualities can flourish before the influences of life.

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By Lyman Abbott

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