Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Heaven lies about us in our infancy and the world begins lying about us pretty soon afterward.

Heaven lies about us in our infancy and the world begins lyi

Summary

This quote suggests that when we are born, there is a sense of purity and innocence surrounding us, represented by "Heaven." However, as we grow older, the world around us starts to shape our perception of ourselves through societal expectations and judgments. It implies that both internal and external influences contribute to the loss of our natural authenticity and the emergence of falsehoods about who we are and what we should be.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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