Age Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“Childhood: the period of human life intermediate between the idiocy of infancy and the folly of youth - two removes from the sin of manhood and three from the remorse of age.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Devil’s Dictionary, 1906
Childhood sits between infant naiveté and youthful folly, a transitional phase before adulthood.
In simple terms: Childhood is a middle stage before adulthood.
Appreciate the learning phase of youth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect parenting?
- What lessons can adults learn from childhood?
Not all childhoods are carefree; challenges exist.