... those who say children must not be frightened may mean two things. they may mean (1) that they must not do anything.... to give the child phobias... Or they may mean (2) that we must try to keep out of his mind the knowledge that he is born into a world of death, violence, wounds, adventure, heroism and cowardice, good and evil. If they mean the first I agree with them but not if they mean the second... Since it is so likely that they will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage...
The Business of Heaven - April 23, pp.108-109
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