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Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and miracles as poetic fantasies. To teach superstitions as truths is a most terrible thing. The child mind accepts and believes them, and only through great pain and perhaps tragedy can he be in after years relieved of them.

Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and mirac

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of properly teaching and differentiating between various types of stories and beliefs. It advocates for presenting fables and myths as what they are â€“ fictional tales with valuable moral lessons â€“ and viewing miracles as poetic fantasies rather than literal truths. The quote warns against the harmful consequences of teaching superstitions as undeniable facts to young minds, stressing that such beliefs can be difficult to undo later in life. It emphasizes the need to nurture critical thinking and a rational approach to separate fiction from reality.

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