...I'll continue to see things as a child. It's not so far to fall.
Interpretation
Seeing the world with childlike wonder can make life feel less daunting.
Norton Juster's quote encourages maintaining a childlike perspective throughout life. This outlook fosters curiosity, wonder, and a lighthearted approach to challenges, suggesting that retaining this innocence allows one to navigate life with a sense of ease, as the potential for disappointment or heartache feels less severe.
In practice
In a motivational speech about embracing life, someone might say, 'As Norton Juster reminds us, I'll continue to see things as a child.'
When he was in school he longed to be out, and when he was out he longed to be in. On the way he thought about coming home, and coming home he thought about going. Wherever he was he wished he were somewhere else, and when he got there he wondered why he'd even bothered.
Sometimes I find the best way of getting from one place to another is simply to erase everything and begin again.
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I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
Their attitude is, 'okay, I am the customer. You are supposed to entertain me.' It's kind of a passive attitude they're taking, and to me it's kind of a pathetic thing. They do not know how interesting it is if you move one step further and try to challenge yourself with more advanced games.
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