All children are artists, and it is an indictment of our culture that so many of them lose their creativity, their unfettered imaginations, as they grow older.
Interpretation
Children are naturally creative, but society often stifles this creativity as they grow up.
This quote by Madeleine L'Engle highlights the innate artistic abilities present in all children, suggesting that as they age, societal pressures and norms tend to suppress their creativity and imagination. It serves as a critique of cultural values that prioritize conformity over individual expression, urging us to recognize and nurture the artistic instincts that are often lost in the process of growing up.
In practice
In a speech about education reform, you might say, 'As Madeleine L'Engle pointed out, all children are artists, reminding us to foster creativity in our schools.'
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