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This reads as admiration for the directness and emotional intelligence children can have without overthinking. It suggests that sympathy and insight are not only learned skills, but can appear in a raw, unguarded form. The line lands when a child notices someone’s mood in a room, says something unexpectedly kind, or senses tension before adults do.
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About David Duchovny
American actor, writer, director and musician
David William Duchovny is an American actor, writer, director, and musician. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Fox Mulder in The X-Files franchise, which brought him international fame. His work in that role earned him a Golden Globe Award and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and five Actor Awards. Beyond acting, he has also worked as a writer, director, and musician.
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