Little Philosophers Gifts

'Apparently when children ask lots of questions it's a sign of intelligence.'

"I think oral sex is when they just talk about it."

'But if night falls, why does day break?'

'And to think that only this morning we were just so much Flotsam and Jetsam on the sea of life.'

"To torture an insect or not to torture an insect, that is the question."

'Sometimes I worry that I basically wasted my 2's.'

"According to mom the answers are all in this book!" "Too bad there's no pictures at which to look!"

'When I grow up, I'm either going to be an authority figure or an unimpeachable source.'

Kid in time-out writes 'it was the best of time out...'

Being and Nothingness Pop-Up! (book)

"Could I ask just one question?"

(When I'm good I'm very very good, but when I'm bad I'm... Well….) (Horrid?)

"I feel I've outgrown this facility, Mrs. Thompson. Could we see what else is around?"

'I know about the birds and the bees. Tell me about the bears and the bulls.'

Playdough's The Republic

"....But then I find myself saying, what if there isn't more to life than this?"

'This test doesn't understand me.'

"Kindergarten, first grade,second grade, third grade...when do we get to retire?"

"If wisdom comes with age, what are we doing here at eight and a half?"

"William Blake said you can see the whole world in a grain of sand, but he doesn't always make a lot of sense."

'Before we start, I'd like legal representation.'

I think I can, I think I can ... therefore I think I am...

'Dad, when do I stop being a wholly owned subsidy of you and Mom?'

'I've been coming to Kindergarten every day for two weeks!-- When do I get paid?'

'I've been told before that I'm very mature for a three year old.'

'How much stuff can I get away with and still go to heaven?'

"Mommy, watch, I'm living authentically!"

Philosopher trading cards.

'After you grade my report, may I have my intellectual property back?'

A young positivist.

"Remember, we're the next generation so try not to blow it."

'Young lady, I'm afraid existential despair is no excuse for not eating your lima beans.'

"Daddy, instead of the princess story tonight, can you explain how and why manifest destiny eliminated the American Indians?"

"If everything is God's will, tell me again why I need to study for exams?"

"Nicole’s parents celebrated her curious mind, even in those moments when it really depressed them."