Quote by Jodi Picoult

Kids think with their brains cracked wide open; becoming an adult, I've decided, is only a slow sewing shut.

Kids think with their brains cracked wide open; becoming an

Summary

This quote suggests that children possess boundless imagination and free thinking, while adults gradually lose their open-mindedness and creativity as they grow older. It implies that the process of maturing involves closing off one's mind, conforming to societal norms, and adopting a more narrow perspective. The quote hints at the belief that the innocence and unlimited potential of childhood gradually fade away as individuals enter adulthood and become more constrained by the expectations and responsibilities of society.

Topics

Deception/lying

By Jodi Picoult

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