When I was a child, I thought like a child. When I became adult, I seek a deeper understanding of life.

Lailah Gifty Akita
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When I was a child I thought like a child. Now, I seek a deeper understanding of life. When you are a child, you think about things in an emotional way. You have feelings and emotions that are very strong in your mind.

But when you become an adult, you begin to understand the world around you better so you can take better decisions in life. The idea is that when you are younger, your mind is full of emotions and ideas that are not well thought out or fully understood. As you grow older, however, your mind becomes more analytical and rational.

Source: Think Great: Be Great!

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