Quote by Stephen Chbosky

I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I watched them flying. Doing jumps and having races. And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.

I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. Ther

Summary

This quote reflects on the beauty and simplicity of childhood innocence. The speaker observes a group of children joyfully sledding and recognizes that one day they will also experience the complexities of adult life. The quote contemplates the idea that for children, the pure joy of sledding is enough to bring them happiness. However, as adults, individuals often find that life becomes more complicated and that simple pleasures alone are not sufficient for long-term contentment.

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Life Growing Up

By Stephen Chbosky

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