Because children have abounding vitality, because they are…
““Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, "Do it again"; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony. It is possible that God says every morning, "Do it again" to the sun; and every evening, "Do it again" to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage celebrates youthful vitality and the divine love for repetition, suggesting that God finds joy in the continual renewal of creation, unlike weary adults.
In simple terms: God enjoys repeated creation; youth loves sameness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace repetition as a source of wonder.
Themes
youth
divine
repetition
creativity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- daily rituals
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
joy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we find freshness in routine?
- What does “eternal appetite of infancy” mean for growth?
A Different Perspective
Humans may resist monotony, seeing it as stagnation rather than renewal.