One of the great things about books is you can afford to do anything.
George R. R. MartinRead
We're children. We're supposed to be childish.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of wonder and playfulness throughout life.
George R. R. Martin's quote suggests that embracing our inner child and the qualities associated with it—such as curiosity, creativity, and playfulness—is integral to our existence. It reminds us that adult responsibilities should not diminish our ability to experience joy and wonder, reinforcing the idea that being 'childish' can be a powerful aspect of living fully and authentically.
Themes
ChildishWonderPlayfulnessCreativityLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about embracing creativity in the workplace, you could say, 'As George R. R. Martin said, We're supposed to be childish.'
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