Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination. But just as a muscle grows flabby with disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to exercise it.
Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards โ the things we live by and teach our children โ are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings.
I donโt believe in playing down to children, either in life or in motion pictures. I didnโt treat my own youngsters like fragile flowers, and I think no parent should.
Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature.
Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination. But just as a muscle grows flabby with disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to exercise it.
All the adversity Iโve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened meโฆ You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.