Famous quote by Desmond Tutu

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Children are a wonderful gift. They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham an
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"Children are a wonderful gift. They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham and humbug for what they are"

- Desmond Tutu

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This quote by Desmond Tutu speaks to the unique and unique qualities of kids. He is emphasizing the reality that children have a natural ability to translucent the shallow and recognize the fact. He is recommending that children have a special insight that adults often lack. He is likewise recommending that children can recognize when something is not real or genuine. This quote is a pointer of the value of being honest and genuine with kids, as they have the capability to recognize when something is not real. It is likewise a pointer of the value of listening to kids and taking their viewpoints seriously. Children have a special and important perspective that should be appreciated and valued.

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Desmond Tutu This quote is written / told by Desmond Tutu between October 7, 1931 and December 26, 2021. He was a famous Leader from South Africa. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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