Bells Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
“It is the first changes among familiar things that make such a mystery of time to the young; afterwards we lose the sense of the mysterious. I take changes in all I see as a matter of course. The instability of all human things is familiar to me, to you it is new and oppressive." (Mr. Bell)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Cranford" by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1853
Changes that seem minor to the experienced become mysterious to youth; acceptance of change is natural yet unsettling.
In simple terms: Changes feel mysterious to the young.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change as normal.
Themes
change
time
youth
mystery
Mood
thoughtful
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- growing up
- adapting to new norms
- reflecting on past
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you view change now?
- What makes change feel oppressive?
A Different Perspective
Youth may resist change.
