Baby Quote by Tom Wolfe
“What do you mean, blindly? That baby is a very sentient creature… That baby sees the world with a completeness that you and I will never know again. His doors of perception have not yet been closed. He still experiences the moment he lives in.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bonfire of the Vanities, 1987
The quote suggests a newborn perceives the world with pure, unfiltered consciousness, unlike adults whose perceptions become narrowed.
In simple terms: Babies see the world fully, unlike adults.
Key Takeaway
Preserve childlike wonder.
Themes
philosophy
perception
innocence
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- creative writing
Key Concepts
consciousness
developmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we maintain openness?
- What does “doors of perception” mean?
A Different Perspective
Adults can regain openness through mindfulness.
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