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“A rainbow every morning who would pause to look at? The wonderful which comes often or is plentifully about us is soon taken for granted. Th at is practical enough. It allows us to get on with life. But it may stultify if it cannot on occasion be thrown off . To recapture now and then childhood’s…” quote by Charles Scott Sherrington
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“A rainbow every morning who would pause to look at? The wonderful which comes often or is plentifully about us is soon taken for granted. Th at is practical enough. It allows us to get on with life. But it may stultify if it cannot on occasion be thrown off . To recapture now and then childhood’s wonder, is to secure a driving force for occasional grown-up thoughts.”

Charles Scott Sherrington

About This Quote

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

Everyday beauty is often ignored, yet reclaiming childlike awe fuels creative thought.

In simple terms: Seeing wonder keeps us creative.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate moments of awe to inspire thinking.

Themes

wonder gratitude creativity mindset

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

essay reflective

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • creative work
  • education
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What simple wonder can you notice today?
  • How does awe affect your problem solving?
A Different Perspective

Constant awe can be impractical for routine tasks.

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