Quote by Thornton Wilder

Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than the child that lost a dog yesterday.

Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of lov

Summary

This quote highlights the innocent and pure perspective of a child in understanding love. It suggests that, despite the complexity and depth of love, a child's simple experience of losing a beloved pet can teach us more about love than those who have lived their whole lives trying to comprehend it. It reminds us that love is not always a concept that can be fully grasped and explained intellectually, but rather a feeling that is best understood through personal and heartfelt experiences.

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By Thornton Wilder

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