In the course of twenty crowded years one parts with many illusions. I did not wish to lose the early ones. Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time causes us to lose illusions, but some early memories remain more real than new experiences.
- In plain terms
- Growing up means losing illusions, but old memories feel better than new things.
- What can you take from it?
- Early memories can hold more value than current realities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are memories more real than life?
- Do we lose too much growing up?
Another view
It undervalues the potential of future experiences.
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