Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.

Published on June 11, 2016 , under Quotes
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Source: John Betjeman, Summoned By Bells (1960).

Meaning: Childhood is filled with innocence and experiences that are untainted by the reality that we come to know in adulthood. Every little thing can be a thrill – the sound of the ice cream truck approaching – and we lose this simplicity as we grow older and see how harsh the world can be.

Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows-John Betjeman

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