Quote by John Green

You could hear the wind in the leaves, and on that wind traveled the screams of the kids on the playground in the distance, little kids figuring out how to be alive, how to navigate a world that wasn't made for them by navigating a playground that was.

You could hear the wind in the leaves, and on that wind trav

Summary

This quote highlights the innocence and vulnerability of children as they try to make sense of the world around them. The wind symbolizes both the beauty and harsh realities of life, carrying the sounds of children's laughter and screams. It suggests that children are constantly learning and adapting to a world that may not always align with their needs or desires. The playground serves as a metaphor for life, representing the environment in which they are learning and growing, and the challenges they face in understanding their place in it.

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