Quote by Henry David Thoreau

We seem but to linger in manhood to tell the dreams of our childhood, and they vanish out of memory ere we learn the language.

We seem but to linger in manhood to tell the dreams of our c

Summary

This quote suggests that as we grow older, we become preoccupied with sharing the dreams we had as children. However, these dreams fade away from our memory before we even fully grasp and comprehend them. It highlights the fleeting nature of childhood dreams and the difficulty in preserving and understanding them as we transition into adulthood.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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