Louis Pasteur — "When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments: tenderness for what h…"
When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments: tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.
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Attributed, touching on his broader humanitarian outlook.
Date: Late 19th Century (approx.)
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