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What does it mean?
Groucho Marx compares innocence of infancy with adult mischief.
In plain terms
Children enjoy life simply; adults seek complex thrills.
What can you take from it?
Adults find excitement in risky behaviors.

Where it applies

  • moral discussions
  • parenting
  • relationship debates

Putting it to work

  • lighthearted moral commentary
  • discussing human desires
  • humor

Questions to consider

  • Is innocence better?
  • Why seek thrill in risk?

Another view

It trivializes serious ethical issues.

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