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Desmond Morris Quotes about Children

The age of a child is inversely correlated with the size of the animals it prefers.

Desmond Morris

Children, Animal, Age

desmond morris (1967). “tha naked ape”

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It is interesting that amongst children of preschool age, the more intelligent ones tend to sleep less than the dull ones. After the age of seven this relationship is reversed, the more intelligent schoolchildren sleeping more than the dull ones.

Desmond Morris

Children, Sleep, Intelligent

Desmond Morris (1986). “The illustrated naked ape: a zoologist's study of the human animal”, Crown Pub

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No matter how old we become, we can still call them 'Holy Mother' and 'Father' and put a child-like trust in them.

Desmond Morris

Faith, Mother, Children

Desmond Morris (1977). “Manwatching: A Field Guide to Human Behavior”

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