Quote by Richard Dawkins

I suppose if you look back to your early childhood you accept everything people tell you, and that includes a heavy dose of irrationality - you're told about tooth fairies and Father Christmas and things.

I suppose if you look back to your early childhood you accep

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This quote suggests that during our early childhood, we tend to believe whatever we are told, even if it is irrational or magical. It points out how children readily accept ideas like tooth fairies and Santa Claus without questioning their plausibility. The quote highlights the innocence and openness of young minds, emphasizing that they easily embrace imaginative concepts that adults may view as illogical or unreal.

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