Quote by Mark Twain

The darling mispronunciations of childhood! - dear me, there's no music that can touch it; and how one grieves when it wastes away and dissolves into correctness, knowing it will never visit his bereaved ear again.


The darling mispronunciations of childhood! - dear me, there

Summary

This quote expresses the sentimental value of the innocent and endearing mispronunciations made by children. It suggests that these charming linguistic mistakes hold a magical quality that brings joy and music to our lives. The quote laments the fact that as children grow older, their mispronunciations give way to proper speech, marking the loss of this delightful innocence. It reflects on the sadness of realizing that these treasured mispronunciations will never be experienced again, reminding us of the fleeting nature of childhood and its unique expressions.

By Mark Twain
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