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“Tradition, thou art for suckling children, Thou art the enlivening milk for babes, But no meat for men is in thee.” quote by Stephen Crane
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“Tradition, thou art for suckling children, Thou art the enlivening milk for babes, But no meat for men is in thee.”

Stephen Crane

About This Quote

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

Traditional comforts are insufficient for adult growth.

In simple terms: Old comforts don’t feed adults.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper nourishment.

Themes

growth tradition maturity food metaphor

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal development
  • education reform
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

psychological development cultural critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What replaces “milk” for adults?
  • How to balance tradition and progress?
A Different Perspective

Some traditions provide value.

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