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All our pursuits, from childhood to manhood, are only trifles of different sorts and sizes, proportioned to our years an
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"All our pursuits, from childhood to manhood, are only trifles of different sorts and sizes, proportioned to our years and views"

- Samuel Richardson

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This quote by Samuel Richardson talks to the suggestion that our lives are made up of a collection of tiny moments, each of which is very important in its very own means. He recommends that our quests, from childhood to their adult years, are all component of a larger journey, which each of these searches is a trifle of different kinds and also dimensions, depending upon our age as well as point of view. This indicates that our lives are composed of a collection of little moments, each of which is necessary in its own way. It additionally recommends that our life experiences are formed by our age as well as our overview on life. Ultimately, Richardson's quote encourages us to value the small minutes in life, as they are all component of a bigger journey.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Richardson between August 19, 1689 and July 4, 1761. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 61 other quotes.

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