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“One gets glimpses, even in our country, of that which is ageless--heavy thought in the face of an infant, and frolic childhood in that of a very old man.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““One gets glimpses, even in our country, of that which is ageless--heavy thought in the face of an infant, and frolic childhood in that of a very old man.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even the elderly can hold youthful wonder, while the young can bear deep, serious thought.

In simple terms: Age and mindset can be opposite.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both playfulness and depth.

Themes

age wisdom innocence growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • childhood education
  • elder care
  • intergenerational dialogue
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture childlike curiosity at any age?
  • When do you let serious thought guide play?
A Different Perspective

Balancing seriousness with play can be challenging.

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