Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Childhood is the sleep of reason.

Childhood is the sleep of reason.

Summary

This quote suggests that childhood is a state of innocence, where reason and rationality are not fully developed. It implies that during this stage of life, children navigate the world without the same level of critical thinking and logic that adults possess. Similar to how sleep temporarily suspends our ability to make logical decisions, childhood is seen as a period where reason takes a back seat to imagination, curiosity, and a more instinctual approach to understanding the world.

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By Jean Jacques Rousseau

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