Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children.

If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses.

Lord Byron is only great as a poet; as soon as he reflects he is a child.

Men in a state of nature, uncivilized nations, children, have a great fondness for colors in their utmost brightness, and especially for yellow-red.

The child, offered the mother's breast, Will not in the beginning grab it; But soon it clings to it with zest. And thus at wisdom's copious breasts You'll drink each day with greater zest.

Dispel not, the happy delusions of children.

I treat my heart like a sick child and gratify its every fancy

What in us the women leave uncultivated, children cultivate when we retain them near us.

In praising or loving a child, we love and praise not that which is, but that which we hope for.