Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Childhood: the period of human life intermediate between the idiocy of infancy and the folly of youth - two removes from the sin of manhood and three from the remorse of age.

Childhood: the period of human life intermediate between the

Summary

This quote humorously defines childhood as the stage of life that falls between infancy's innocence and youth's recklessness. It suggests that childhood is two steps away from the responsibilities and maturity of adulthood and three steps away from the burdens and regrets that come with old age. Essentially, it highlights childhood as a unique and relatively carefree phase, free from the weighty concerns of both youth and later years.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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