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Epictetus, Jesus, and Curly, Dimpled Lunatics

The author contemplates on characterizations of children by Ralph Waldo Emerson as "curly, dimpled lunatics" as well as portrayal of children in the teachings of Epictetus, Jesus, and St. Paul. He concludes: "In a nutshell, Epictetus’ message is clear: Just grow up!"

Author: Gregory Wasson
Date: 2013
Language: Unknown
Excerpts: 6

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