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“The glamour Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast Down in the flood of remembrance.” quote by D. H. Lawrence
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“The glamour Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast Down in the flood of remembrance.”

D. H. Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Lost Girl, 1920

The narrator reflects that youthful innocence has faded, and his adult life is overwhelmed by nostalgic memories.

In simple terms: Childhood joy is gone; adult life is nostalgic.

Key Takeaway

Accept change, cherish memories.

Themes

nostalgia coming ofage memory

Mood

nostalgic poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing memoirs
  • dealing with aging
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

time loss reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What childhood joy do you miss?
  • How can you integrate past memories health?
A Different Perspective

Living in the past can hinder present growth.

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