Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Innocence

The child's naive dream of life is the only one worth having.

18 comments:

  1. The playful innocence of children can turn the most worn out adult and bring on a new sense of liveliness. Your words so true.

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  2. True, NP...The simplicity and selflessness of childhood is an inspiration to us adults.

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  3. I have been blessed with two wonderful little grandchildren. They live far away but I see them every day on skype. The innocence in all they do is so precious and seeing and chatting with them is a joy.

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  4. Some adults do also have 'naive' dreams of life, isn't it worth having?

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  5. It would be wonderful if as adults we could experience this more often.

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  6. Funny, for the last 10 weeks I've been staring at my newborn wondering what is going though her head when she is asleep.

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  7. I often think of this over the past 16 months since my son's birth. I see it almost every day as a teacher, but I rarely take the time to see if I still have it in me. I often feel that I've lost it and feel a bit jealous of the young ones.

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  8. There is nothing more innocent than what comes out of the mouth of a young child, i also believe that when you want an honest opinion ask a child.

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  9. For a "naive" child all things are possible, for an "experienced" old man everything is impossible. (The old man said, "kid, wait until you're my age...")...O, I forget about the adults (me included), they love talking like kids but oftentimes acting like an old miserable guy....:):)

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  10. Childhood basically means a lack of autonomy and a dependence on someone else to provide and tell us what to do/think, so I disagree to a certain extent. As far as looking at the world with wonder and curiosity, yes I agree with you wholeheartedly :).

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  11. Children cannot tell a lie, because they are too innocent to think of suppressing the truth.

    Well done NP.<3 it!

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  12. The wide eyes of inquisitive children put a fresh spring in my step, and a smile on my face.

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  13. As you said, children are so naive... And this naiveness reflects in a very positive way, into our souls, every time we contemplate them...

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  14. I love seeing the world through a child's fresh eyes and grow sad when the learn not-so-fun lessons about some of life's realities. Innocence can be so magical.

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  15. This is such a quote that everything thinks about, but almost no one talks about. The way you put it is so shocking, but in a good way. I'm only a young, 20-something, but I relate and agree with "The child's naive dream of life is the only one worth having" wholeheartedly.

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  16. Lovely sentiment, and a route back to happiness.

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  17. Imagination = Future
    Great Imagination = Great Future

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