More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or diminish misery.
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Certainly Adam in Paradise had not more sweet and curious apprehensions of the world, than I when I was a child.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the innocence and wonder of a child's perception of the world, comparing it to Adam's experience in Paradise.
Thomas Traherne's quote suggests that a child's view of the world is filled with pure joy and fascination, akin to Adam's blissful existence in Paradise before the Fall. It emphasizes the beauty of childhood, where every experience is new and magical, highlighting the importance of maintaining that sense of wonder throughout life.
Themes
ChildhoodWonderInnocenceParadisePerception
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a school speech about the importance of preserving childhood wonder.
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