Arms Quote by William Gibson
“For years I have been mourning and not for my dead, it is for this boy for whatever corner in my heart died when his childhood slid out of my arms.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Neuromancer by William Gibson, 1984
The speaker mourns the loss of innocence as a child grows up and slips away, feeling a personal grief for the boy's vanished childhood.
In simple terms: Grief for a child's lost innocence.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and protect youthful wonder.
Themes
loss
innocence
grief
parenthood
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- mentoring
- education
- supporting youth
Key Concepts
Nostalgia
transience
emotional attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance protecting innocence with encouraging growth?
- What does “corner of my heart” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The quote idealizes childhood, overlooking inevitable growth and change.
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