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Business Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin

“The child's grief throbs against the round of its little heart as heavily as the man's sorrow, and the one finds as much delight in his kite or drum as the other in striking the springs of enterprise or soaring on the wings of fame.” quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
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“The child's grief throbs against the round of its little heart as heavily as the man's sorrow, and the one finds as much delight in his kite or drum as the other in striking the springs of enterprise or soaring on the wings of fame.”

Edwin Hubbel Chapin

About This Quote

The passage draws a parallel between a child's grief and adult sorrow, suggesting both find joy in simple or grand pursuits.

In simple terms: Both child and adult find joy despite sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Seek joy in simple and lofty activities.

Themes

grief joy human experience

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • therapy
  • creative arts
  • career aspirations

Key Concepts

empathy contrast shared emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture joy during sorrow?
  • What simple pleasures bring you comfort?
A Different Perspective

Joy may be fleeting amid deep grief.

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