But Why? Quotes

“When I was a kid, I wish I had known that. I already had a perfect life; it was one without worry or stress and every day I woke up only thinking of that one. Too many people spend their lives sacrificing their health to gain money, when at the end of their lives they would give every penny back to regain their health, live a simple life, see the world and make many
people smile along the way.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

“The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived
life of its parents.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

“When I was a kid, I wish I had known that; just because someone wasn't kind to me, it didn't mean I was a bad person.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

“When I was a kid, I wish I had known that; it's hard to find time to read, jump in the sea and climb trees when you're a grown-up, so do as much as you can now! Romantic love takes everyday work and there is no Prince Charming galloping over the horizon. All the little things you find funny about yourself are beautiful and unique and loveable.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

“We all start out as blank canvases but soon our par.
ents unconsciously begin to mould us. Their fears, opinions and version of truth become ours. This is why it sometimes feels like perspectives aren't moving at all. That out-of-date comment from your mate about a gay person is shocking, but often it's not their voice you're really hearing; it's a lingering generational hangover.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

“So we need to be willing to get it wrong or admit when we've reached the limit of our knowledge but at the same time we do need to try to find some kind of sensible response.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

“Do the best you can, until you know better, and crucially when you know better, do better.”
― Clemmie Telford, But Why?: How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself