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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.” quote by William Landay
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““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.””

William Landay

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery in relationships.

Themes

identity relationships human nature

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • romantic partnership
  • parenting
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology literary theme

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of yourself do you keep hidden?
  • How does embracing childlike wonder affect connections?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook deep intimacy that can develop.

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