He could not construct for the child's pleasure the world he'd lost without constructing the loss as well and he thought perhaps the child had known this better than he.

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being referred to cannot recreate a joyful world for a child without acknowledging the pain and sorrow they've experienced themselves. It implies that the child, despite their young age, has a deeper understanding of this concept. It highlights the challenges faced by adults in trying to shield children from the hardships of life, while recognizing that children often grasp the intricacies of emotions and loss better than adults realize.

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