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"Children - if you think back really what it was like to be a child and what it was like to know other children - children lie all the time"

- Donna Tartt

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This quote by Donna Tartt talks to the truth of childhood. As adults, we often forget what it was like to be a child and the way we interacted with other children. Kids are typically seen as innocent and sincere, but the reality is that kids lie all the time. Whether it is to prevent punishment, to get out of a situation, or to get something they desire, kids are often deceitful. This quote acts as a reminder that children are not constantly as innocent as they appear and that lying is a part of growing up. It is important to bear in mind that children are still discovering and establishing, which lying is a typical part of their development. As grownups, it is important to be comprehending and patient with kids, and to bear in mind that lying belongs of growing up.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Donna Tartt somewhere between December 23, 1963 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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