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Children are very cruel, yes. Of course. Children are extraordinarily cruel little creatures
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"Children are very cruel, yes. Of course. Children are extraordinarily cruel little creatures"

- Dennis Potter

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This quote by Dennis Potter talks to the extreme reality of how vicious children can be. Kids are typically seen as innocent and ignorant, however they can be just as harsh as adults. They can be unkind to each other, and even to adults. They can be judgmental and hurtful, and they can be very imply to those who are different from them. Children can be vicious in their words, their actions, and even in their ideas. They can be terrible to those who are weaker than them, or those who are different from them. It is necessary to keep in mind that kids are still learning and growing, and that they may not comprehend the repercussions of their actions. It is essential to teach kids compassion and empathy, so that they can find out to be more caring and understanding.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Dennis Potter between May 17, 1935 and June 7, 1994. He/she was a famous Dramatist from United Kingdom. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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