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I appreciated and respected kids who asked questions. They didnt do it to get attention, but because they were intereste
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"I appreciated and respected kids who asked questions. They didn't do it to get attention, but because they were interested. Kids who didn't want to look dumb seemed like scared little rabbits"

- Henry Cole

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This quote by Henry Cole speaks to the value of curiosity and the courage to ask questions. He appreciates and appreciates kids who are not scared to ask questions, even if they may not know the response. He thinks that these children are not asking questions to get attention, however because they are genuinely interested in discovering. On the other hand, he sees kids who are afraid to ask concerns as afraid little rabbits, suggesting that they are too timid to take the risk of looking dumb. This quote encourages children to be brave and to ask questions, even if they may not know the response. It is essential to cultivate a knowing environment where kids feel comfortable asking concerns and exploring their interest.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Henry Cole between July 15, 1808 and April 18, 1882. He/she was a famous Public Servant from United Kingdom.

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