Who said “A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but…”?

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Thomas Szasz. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Second Sin (1973)

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APA

Szasz, T. (n.d.). A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3510-a-child-becomes-an-adult-when-he-realizes/

MLA

Szasz, Thomas. “A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3510-a-child-becomes-an-adult-when-he-realizes/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Szasz, Thomas. “A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3510-a-child-becomes-an-adult-when-he-realizes/.