Said the little boy, Sometimes I drop my spoon.Said the little old man, I do that too.The little boy whispered, I wet my pants.I do too, laughed the old man.Said the little boy, I often cry.The old man nodded. So do I.But worst of all, said the boy, it seemsGrown-ups don't pay attention to me.And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand.I know what you mean, said the little old man.

Summary

This quote highlights the universal experiences and emotions shared between the young and old. It shows that regardless of age, everyone goes through similar struggles and feelings of being overlooked or ignored by others. The interaction between the little boy and the old man demonstrates empathy and understanding, reminding us that despite our differences in age, we are all connected by common human experiences.

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