#childhood

Wonder and curiosity are the foundations of learning.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

The experiences of early childhood shape our entire lives.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

To be a scientist is to be a child at a time when the world is in a state of crisis.

From The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes

Every artist is a child. The child knows no fear.

From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

In every real man, a child is hidden that wants to play.

From The Gay Science by Friedrich Nietzsche

The best thing, though, in that museum was that everything always stayed right where it was.

From The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Children’s ability to imagine is what drives their learning and growth.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all.

From The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Play is not just a way to pass the time; it's a way to learn.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

Every experience shapes the developing brain.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

Children are not just miniature adults; they are unique thinkers in their own right.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

Every baby is a philosopher, asking profound questions.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

The early years are crucial for laying the foundation for adult intelligence.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

The mind of a baby is an extraordinary place.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

The flexibility of a young mind allows for creativity and innovation.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

Imagination is the engine of development.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

The world is a big, rich, and complex place for a child.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik