Careful the things you say, Children will listen. Careful the things you do, Children will see. And learn. Children may not obey. But children will listen. Children will look to you. For which way to turn, To learn what to be. Careful before you say,"Listen to me."Children will listen.
Stephen SondheimAbout author
- Author's profession: Composer
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 22, 1930
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