Quote by John Ruskin
You may chisel a boy into shape, as you would a rock, or hammer him into it, if he be of a better kind, as you would a piece of bronze. But you cannot hammer a girl into anything. She grows as a flower does.
Summary
This quote suggests that boys can be molded or shaped through external forces, like a chisel or a hammer shaping a rock or a piece of bronze. However, girls cannot be forced or molded in the same manner. Instead, they naturally grow and develop, likened to the growth of a flower. This quote implies that girls have an inherent ability to grow and become their own unique individuals, rather than simply being shaped by external influences.
Topics
Children
By John Ruskin
Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.
