Childish Quote by William Landay
““It is a childish realization, I admit—no one worth knowing can be quite known, no one worth possessing can be quite possessed—but after all, we were children.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last of the Best by William Landay, 2005
People cannot be fully known or owned; we remain children at heart.
In simple terms: No one is completely knowable or possessable.
Accept mystery in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic partnership
- parenting
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself do you keep hidden?
- How does embracing childlike wonder affect connections?
It may overlook deep intimacy that can develop.