But the little boy said... 'There are so many colors in the rainbow So many colors in the morning sun So many colors in the flowers and I see every one.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A child sees the richness and variety in the world with open appreciation.
- In plain terms
- Children notice and appreciate all the beauty around them.
- What can you take from it?
- Encourage wonder and observation in young minds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you lose your wonder?
- What colors do you see?
Another view
It romanticizes childhood before worldly cynicism sets in.
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