Young Philosopher Gifts

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

Philosopher trading cards.

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

'I'm good or bad depending on the circumstances, the situation, and the people involved.'

'There is NO way I can perform under that kind of pressure!'

Boy holding power doesn't want to share.

"I'm not daydreaming, Ms Howard. I'm reviewing my intellectual properties."

'I hardly expected the federal tapering affect my allowance.'

'God created Heaven and Earth and it didn't cost the taxpayers a cent?'

"It's one thing for the National Commission to comment on the quality of teaching in our schools. It's another thing entirely for you to stand up and call Mr. Costello a yo-yo."

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

And lived happily ever after? That's nice...now tell me the unauthorised version!

'To err is human. To really screw up requires a plan.'

"Both my parents have given up cake for Lent, so if there's any cake to be eaten, I guess it's up to me."

Yeah, but what if I study hard and get good grades and I don't like it?

'Stop me if you've heard this before.'

'I'd like to play, but I'm afraid it might void my warranty.'

'Remember, never let adults know summer vacation can sometimes be boring or they may make it shorter.'

'Grownups are stupid! How can you be good and have fun?'

'I'd like an older brother, please.'

Second grade would prove to be much tougher than grade one.

'I have kindergarten burnout!'

"I don't know, but lately I've been thinking outside the sandbox!"

'I hear all the relatives look forward to coming here and seeing us. How come we don't look forward to seeing them?'

They lived happily ever after? Isn't that based entirely on anecdotal evidence?"

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

'If it's too dirty for me to watch, how come they call it a 'soap'?'

"I've been thinking about your bedtime story, and something doesn't make sense."

"I want … an explanation!"

'My sex education teacher called me a know-it-all.'

"When will you, with an untainted mind that captures a wisdom beyond your years, teach me something profound?"

'I have low self esteem... except when I'm arrogant.'

"I'm sorry, but I'm morally and politically opposed to hangman."

"Norman won't collaborate."

'I'm playing a crowd member in the Easter pageant. I was going to play Pilate 'til I found out I'd have to wash my hands.'