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I never get any protests from children. All you get are giggles of mirth and squirms of delight. I know what children like.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children respond to joy and creativity, showing their delight freely.
This quote by Roald Dahl reflects the notion that children express their emotions openly and joyfully. Unlike adults, who may hold back their feelings, children demonstrate their happiness through laughter and movement, providing insight into their preferences and what brings them joy.
Themes
ChildrenJoyDelightLaughterMirth
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote to emphasize the importance of creativity in the classroom.
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