Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.

Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not re

Summary

This quote suggests that when selecting books for children, one should be mindful of their own standards and preferences. It highlights the importance of choosing age-appropriate, valuable, and engaging literature for children, rather than settling for mediocre or low-quality material. By applying the same criteria to children's books as one would for their own reading choices, this quote emphasizes the significance of nurturing a child's intellectual and literary development from an early age.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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