Quote by Aline Murray Kilmer

I'm sorry you are wiser, I sorry you are taller; I liked you better foolish and I liked you better smaller.

I'm sorry you are wiser, I sorry you are taller; I liked you

Summary

This quote expresses a bittersweet sentiment about experiencing change in someone we once knew. It suggests that the speaker feels nostalgic for a time when the person they are addressing was less wise and smaller in stature. It implies that the innocence and vulnerability of the past endeared them more to the speaker, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the longing for simpler times.

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By Aline Murray Kilmer

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