Quote by Antoine De SaintExupery, The Lit

Grown-ups never understand anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.

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Summary

This quote suggests that grown-ups often lack the ability or willingness to understand things on their own. As a result, children constantly find themselves in the position of having to explain things to adults, which can become tiring and frustrating for them. It highlights the disconnect between the different perspectives and levels of understanding between children and adults.

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By Antoine De SaintExupery, The Lit

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