Delightful task! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nurturing a new idea is a joyful task, teaching it how to develop and act.
- In plain terms
- Teaching a fresh idea how to grow is rewarding.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest in developing young ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you decide which ideas to nurture?
- What responsibilities come with guiding ideas?
Another view
Not all ideas merit cultivation; some may be harmful.
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