The End When I was One, I had just begun. When I was Two, I was nearly new. When I was Three I was hardly me. When I was Four, I was not much more. When I was Five, I was just alive. But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever, So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A child reflects on growth and decides to stay at the age of six forever.
- In plain terms
- He likes being six and wants to stay six forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate the age you are right now.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What age do you wish you could keep?
- How has your view of yourself changed?
Another view
Staying six forever is impossible; growth brings new joys too.
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