Quote by Christopher Hitchens

It is pardonable for children to yell that they believe in fairies, but it is somehow sinister when the piping note shifts from the puerile to the senile.

It is pardonable for children to yell that they believe in f

Summary

This quote suggests that it's deemed acceptable for children to have imagination and believe in mythical creatures like fairies. However, when adults express similar beliefs, it is seen in a negative light, implying a loss of sanity or a decline into old age. The statement implies that there is a fine line between childlike wonder and irrationality, and that maintaining a balance between imagination and rational thought is essential.

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Politics Children Fairies Hero Worship John F Kennedy Kennedy Family Puerility Robert Dallek Robert F Kennedy Senility

By Christopher Hitchens

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