What is an adult? A child blown up by age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adulthood is merely physical growth without inherent change in essence.
- In plain terms
- An adult is just a bigger child.
- What can you take from it?
- Age alone does not guarantee maturity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines true adulthood?
- Does age bring wisdom?
Another view
Physical size does not equate to emotional or intellectual growth.
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