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A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong
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"A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong"

- Thomas Szasz

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This quote by Thomas Szasz speaks to the idea that maturity is not necessarily identified by age, however rather by the understanding of one's own rights and responsibilities. It suggests that a child ends up being an adult when they recognize that they have the right to make errors and to be incorrect, as well as the right to be right. This indicates that maturity is not practically being able to make the right choices, but also about having the ability to accept the effects of making the wrong ones. It has to do with comprehending that mistakes belong to life which it is very important to learn from them. This quote encourages us to be available to learning from our mistakes and to be modest adequate to accept that we are not always best. It is a tip that maturity is not practically being right, however likewise about being able to accept when we are wrong.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Szasz between April 15, 1920 and September 8, 2012. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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