“What he can't bear is when he has to act as nursemaid, for Ernesto mistrusts children instinctively. He thinks they're cunning, clever, wiser in many things than their scrubbed little faces reveal. Those eyes, so penetrating and so new, have an unerring way of exposing the more shameful secrets and stupid weaknesses of the grown-ups. Ernesto feels a strange uneasiness at being thus observed and subjected to scrutiny.”
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Rosario Castellanos (May 25, 1925 – August 7, 1974) was a prominent Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat. She is celebrated for her profound exploration of female identity, social injustice, and indigenous cultures, making her a key figure in 20th-century Latin American literature. Born in Mexico City and raised in Chiapas, her works often reflect the complexities of Mexican society. She served as Mexico's ambassador to Israel until her death. Her notable works include the poetry collection 'The World's Destruction' and the novel 'Balún Canán,' which continue to be widely studied. more
“All you can do is show them the way. If they get lost, it was not your fault.”
“When the internet is silent, children will learn that there is a whole new world outside.”