The little boy I watched throwing pebbles into the empty fountain [...] You could tell that he had too much wisdom for his age. Probably he believed that he wasn't made for this world. I wanted to say to him: If not you, who?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The boy appears wise beyond his years, feeling out of place in the world.
- In plain terms
- He seems older than his age and doesn't fit in.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when someone feels isolated by their insight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we label insight as out of place?
- How can we support young people who feel different?
Another view
The interpretation may project adult meanings onto a child's behavior.
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