Quote by C.S. Lewis
When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty, I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.
Summary
This quote by C.S. Lewis highlights the transformation of attitude towards fairy tales as one progresses from childhood to adulthood. In one's younger years, there may be a sense of shame or embarrassment associated with reading these fantastical stories. However, as one grows older and gains maturity, the perspective changes. It symbolizes the shedding of societal expectations to appear "grown up" and the acceptance of the joy, wonder, and valuable life lessons that can still be found within the pages of such tales. It encourages embracing the childlike imagination without fear or concern for how it may be perceived.
By C.S. Lewis
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