Innocence implies harmlessness, openness and intentions which are unsullied by ulterior motives. The state of innocence has less to do with age than attitude; innocence springs from a heart which remains open to joy and wonder. Innocence, when guided by a firm faith in what is right, brings supreme success, friend. Naivete unanchored by an ability to discern right from wrong, on the other hand, brings great misfortune.
The hallmark of innocence is a willingness to treat all creatures with compassion and respect.
