Quote by Thomas Traherne
Certainly Adam in Paradise had not more sweet and curious apprehensions of the world, than I when I was a child.
Summary
This quote suggests that as a child, the speaker had an innocent and profound fascination with the world, comparable to that of Adam experiencing Paradise. It implies that as children, our perception and wonder about the world can be pure and limitless, similar to the innocence of Adam before the Fall. By drawing this analogy, the quote highlights the enchantment and excitement that children often possess, emphasizing the loss of such innocent curiosity as one grows older.
Topics
Innocence
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