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I was coming home from kindergarten - well they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a f
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"I was coming home from kindergarten - well they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a factory for ten years. It's good for a kid to know how to make gloves"

- Ellen DeGeneres

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This quote by Ellen DeGeneres is an amusing reflection on the idea of childhood innocence. She is recommending that she was unaware of the truth of her circumstance, which she was actually working in a factory for 10 years, rather than going to kindergarten. The quote likewise indicates that it is useful for children to discover useful skills, such as how to make gloves, as it can assist them to become more independent and self-sufficient. It is a reminder that kids should be encouraged to explore the world around them and to develop their abilities, instead of just being sheltered from the realities of life. Eventually, the quote is a pointer that childhood need to be a time of expedition and learning, instead of a time of naivety and lack of knowledge.

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Ellen DeGeneres This quote is written / told by Ellen DeGeneres somewhere between January 26, 1958 and today. She was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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