A Little Wisdom

Lessons and wisdom from the mouths of babes.

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Find your zen.

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The early development of rationality. 

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Lessons on the secrets of the universe...

Mother: Oh my what a nice picture you have drawn Jake, who is it?

Jake: It’s a picture of god.

Mother: Well, nobody knows what God looks like.

Jake: They do now!

- Jake B. Age 5

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It's never too late to use the excuse of age...

Laylee: What is stronger? The wind, or the building? 

Mother: Honey that doesn't make sense...

Laylee: Mom, I am just a little girl, I don't know what sense is!

- Laylee Age 4

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When it all just seems nearly impossible. 

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Making some sense out of english phrases and terms. 

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When your kid starts to sound like your mother...

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Back Story: He wanted his Dad to dry his "toy balls" after his bath. 

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Comprehension of "naughty" language. 

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 Confidence is a great thing, but too much can be "dangerous." 

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Sometimes we need to be honest with ourselves.

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Lessons on being average...

"I’ll never be average! I’m missing my front teeth!”

Sophie Z. Age 7

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I suppose I can quit being scared of the things I like and finally occupy my mind with the thoughts of things I like. Take that scared!

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"The most sophisticated people I know – inside they’re all children. We never really lose a certain sense we had when we were kids."

Jim Henson 

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