Innocence Quote by Graham Greene
“Innocence is a kind of insanity”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951
Innocence is irrational, akin to a form of madness.
In simple terms: Pure naiveté can be seen as crazy.
Key Takeaway
Guard innocence with awareness.
Themes
innocence
irrationality
madness
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- childhood education
- first love
- ethical dilemmas
- creative storytelling
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- When does innocence become harmful?
- How can we protect innocence without stifling growth?
A Different Perspective
Innocence can be exploited or fragile.
![“...under no circumstances would he [Humbert Humbert] have interfered with the innocence of a child, if there was the least risk of a row.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f0/vladimir-nabokov-198_children_under-no-circumstances-would-he-humbert_16228.jpg)
