A child who does not play is not a child, but the man who doesn't play has lost forever the child who lived in him and who he will miss terribly.
Interpretation
Play is essential to the essence of childhood, and neglecting it in adulthood signifies a loss of innocence and joy.
This quote by Pablo Neruda emphasizes the importance of play in childhood development and suggests that it is a fundamental aspect of being a child. Furthermore, it warns that as adults, those who abandon play lose touch with their inner child, leading to a lingering sense of loss and regret for the joy and creativity that comes from playfulness.
In practice
In a motivational speech about maintaining creativity in the workplace.
Perhaps this war will pass like the others which divided us leaving us dead, killing us along with the killers but the shame of this time puts its burning fingers to our faces. Who will erase the ruthlessness hidden in innocent blood?
I want to see the thirst inside the syllables I want to touch the fire in the sound: I want to feel the darkness of the cry. I want words as rough as virgin rocks.” - Verb.
Only do not forget, if I wake up crying it's only because in my dream I'm a lost child hunting through the leaves of the night for your hands.
And here am I, budding among the ruins with only sorrow to bite on, as if weeping were a seed and I the earth's only furrow.
Once more I am the silent one who came out of the distance wrapped in cold rain and bells: I owe to earth's pure death the will to sprout.
I learned about life from life itself, love I learned in a single kiss and could teach no one anything except that I have lived with something in common among men.
They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.
Let not a man guard his dignity, but let his dignity guard him.
Never receive counsel from unproductive people. Never discuss your problems _x000D_ with someone incapable of contributing to the solution, because those who _x000D_ never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how. Not everyone has _x000D_ a right to speak into your life. You are certain to get the worst of the _x000D_ bargain when you exchange ideas with the wrong person. Don't follow anyone _x000D_ who's not going anywhere.
The rare individuals who unselfishly try to serve others have an enormous advantage-they have little competition.
The true method of knowledge is experiment.
I tell my kids and I tell proteges, always have humility when you create and grace when you succeed, because it's not about you. You are a terminal for a higher power. As soon as you accept that, you can do it forever.
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