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Childhood is a promise that is never kept
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"Childhood is a promise that is never kept"

- Ken Hill

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This quote speaks with the concept that youth is a fleeting minute in life, and that it is impossible to keep it permanently. It suggests that childhood is a pledge of innocence and joy that is eventually broken as we age and end up being more aware of the truths of life. The quote indicates that childhood is a time of innocence and naivety, which as we grow older, we become more aware of the cruelty of the world and the duties that come with adulthood. It is a reminder that life is constantly altering and that we should accept and welcome the modifications that include it. Eventually, the quote works as a pointer to value the minutes of youth while we can, as they will ultimately pass.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Ken Hill between January 28, 1937 and January 23, 1995. He was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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