Quote by Simon Van Booy

Children are the closest we have to wisdom, and they become adults the moment that final drop of everything mysterious is strained from them.

Children are the closest we have to wisdom, and they become

Summary

This quote suggests that children possess a special kind of wisdom that is often lost as they grow older and become adults. It implies that as children grow up, they lose their sense of wonder and curiosity, and become more focused on the practical and mundane aspects of life. According to the quote, this transition into adulthood occurs when all the mysterious and enchanting qualities that children possess are gradually stripped away from them. Overall, the quote highlights the value of preserving the innocence, imagination, and wisdom that children naturally possess.

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Wisdom Life Children Mystery Adulthood Childhood

By Simon Van Booy

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