Quote by C.S. Lewis

Those of us who are blamed when old for reading childish books were blamed when children for reading books too old for us.

Those of us who are blamed when old for reading childish boo

Summary

This quote highlights the irony of how societal judgment towards reading choices can shift as we grow older. It points out that as children, we were criticized for reading books considered too advanced for our age, and later as adults, we are criticized for reading books considered too childish or simple. It prompts us to reflect on the unfairness of these judgments and how our reading preferences should not be restricted or judged based on societal expectations, but rather embraced and appreciated at any age.

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By C.S. Lewis

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