Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Children, who play life, discern its true law and relations more clearly than men, who fail to live it worthily, but who think that they are wiser by experience, that is, by failure.

Children, who play life, discern its true law and relations

Summary

This quote emphasizes how children, through their act of playing, often have a more profound understanding of life's true laws and relationships compared to adults who live their lives without purpose or wisdom. It suggests that adults, who are often seen as wiser due to their life experiences and failures, may actually miss out on deeper insights that children gain effortlessly through their imaginative play. The quote encourages adults to reevaluate their approach to life and learn from the childlike perception of the world.

By Henry David Thoreau

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