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Children also have artistic ability, and there is wisdom in there having it! The more helpless they are, the more instru
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"Children also have artistic ability, and there is wisdom in there having it! The more helpless they are, the more instructive are the examples they furnish us; and they must be preserved free of corruption from an early age"

- Paul Klee

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This quote by Paul Klee speaks with the significance of preserving the innocence and creativity of children. He acknowledges that kids have an inherent creative ability, which this ought to be nurtured and motivated. He likewise recommends that children can be a source of wisdom, and that their examples should be utilized to instruct us. Klee highlights the need to secure children from corruption from an early age, so that their natural imagination and innocence can be protected. He believes that kids can teach us valuable lessons, and that their creative ability should be commemorated and supported. By securing children from corruption, we can guarantee that their creativity and innocence remain intact.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Klee between December 8, 1879 and June 29, 1940. He/she was a famous Artist from Switzerland. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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