They took the game right out of it. When I am a man I will be an astronaut, And find Peter Pan.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker laments the loss of magic in their current state but vows to reclaim childhood wonder and ambition as an adult.
- In plain terms
- Life took the fun away, but I promise to stay dreamy and adventurous when I grow up.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold onto your sense of wonder even as you age.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What childhood dreams have you abandoned?
- How do you keep magic in adult life?
Another view
The promise to become an astronaut may be metaphorical and impractical.
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