Quote by John Updike

The essential self is innocent, and when it tastes its own innocence knows that it lives for ever.

The essential self is innocent, and when it tastes its own i

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a genuine, untouched aspect of oneself called the essential self. When this essential self experiences its own inherent innocence, it obtains a profound understanding that it exists eternally. The quote emphasizes the purity and timelessness of this inner essence, indicating that it is not subject to the flaws or limitations commonly associated with human existence. It implies that by tapping into our essential self, we can gain a sense of immortality and connection to something greater than our transient physical existence.

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Innocence

By John Updike

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