Quote by Alice Englert

I think that every child grows up with the ideas that what we are given, is our society. Your education, and your mother and father, they tell you this is how it is, but then you hit adolescence and you think, 'Is it? Why? Why is it like that?' Sometimes that questioning leads to something more.

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Summary

This quote highlights the notion that children are often raised to accept the values and norms of their society without questioning them. However, as they enter adolescence, they start to wonder about the reasons behind those beliefs and traditions. This curiosity and questioning can potentially lead to new discoveries, perspectives, and even societal change. It encapsulates the idea that critical thinking and a desire to understand the world around us can push individuals to challenge the status quo and seek deeper truths.

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By Alice Englert

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