Children Quote by Quentin Crisp
“Assoon as I stepped out of my mother's womb on to dry land, I realized that I had made a mistake?but the trouble with children is that they are not returnable.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp, 1968
From birth, the speaker feels out of place, seeing life as a mistake, noting children cannot be returned.
In simple terms: Life feels like a mistake from the start.
Key Takeaway
Embrace individuality.
Themes
identity
existence
family
Mood
wry
philosophical
Type
memoir
reflective
When to use this quote
- parenting
- self‑acceptance
- social integration
- mental health
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning despite early discomfort?
- Can you redefine “mistake” positively?
A Different Perspective
Perspective may be overly negative.
