Miniature Philosopher Gifts

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

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

'Does this have anything to do with Einstein's theory of relativity?'

Being and Nothingness Pop-Up! (book)

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

Playdough's The Republic

"It can't be much of a life working all day, but at least he gets to wear a stripey jersey."

"....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?"

'I'm not playing 'Bride and Groom' unless you sign this pre-nuptial aggreement!'

"The teacher expects too much of me. She wants me to give it the old college try, and I'm only in grade school."

"I'm doing whatever I feel like doing, before I reach the age of accountability."

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

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

'My allowance isn't much - but I have a great benefits package!'

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

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

A young positivist.

'My imaginary playmate squealed on me!'

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

He can't talk yet, but he still gets the last word.

'I'm having a private showing over on my grandma's refrigerator next week.'

'I guess you've noticed that most of these trespasses are reruns.'

"Reverend, if we're born again in Jesus...do we get another belly button?"

"I'm getting it registered as an historical landmark."

I disturbed the class by talking in my sleep.

'The end. Well, time for bed. What are you writing?'

Kid praying: 'If it's okay with you, don't record this one.'

Life on Earth - maths advice.

"I'd like me first word to be profound, but I'll probably panic and blurt out 'Mama' like every other baby."

'He's into Proust as only a child can be.'

"Trust me, Son, you do not want to 'grow up to be president.' "

Young Galileo Galilei.

'We studied the multiplication table in school today -- frankly, I don't believe a word of it.'