The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking truth and beauty allows adults to keep a childlike sense of wonder.
- In plain terms
- Chasing truth and beauty lets you stay curious like a child forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay curious and imaginative when pursuing knowledge and art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you curious today?
- How do you preserve wonder?
Another view
Adult responsibilities often limit this freedom.
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Problems cannot be solved by the level of awareness that created them.
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