Quote by Sir Walter Scott

Teach you children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to wisdom and makes the heroic virtues hereditary.

Teach you children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to

Summary

This quote suggests that teaching children poetry has multiple benefits. Firstly, it opens their mind by encouraging creativity, imagination, and critical thinking. Secondly, it adds a sense of elegance and grace to their wisdom and knowledge. Lastly, it emphasizes that the values and virtues found in poetry, such as courage and bravery, can be passed down through generations, making them hereditary. Overall, this quote highlights the importance of poetry in nurturing a well-rounded and virtuous individual.

By Sir Walter Scott

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