Children Quotes

Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.

There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.

You cannot teach a child to take care of himself unless you will let him try to take care of himself. He will make mistakes; and out of these mistakes will come his wisdom.

We are the buffoons of our children.

I am married to Beatrice Salkeld, a painter. We have no children, except me.

Anybody who hates dogs and children can’t be all bad.

Scratch an artist and you surprise a child.