Children talk themselves out of their convictions as they grow up and become distracted by their huge selfish selves. All the literature is consistent on this point. Children begin to think they've imagined us.

Summary

This quote suggests that as children mature and become more self-centered, they start to doubt or dismiss their earlier convictions or beliefs. It implies that the distractions of adulthood and self-interests cause children to lose touch with their original perceptions of the world. The reference to literature implies that this phenomenon is a common theme or observation in various literary works. Additionally, the quote implies that children may even question the existence of certain experiences or individuals as they distance themselves from their childhood innocence and imagination.

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