"Happy is he who still loves something he loved in the nursery: He has not been broken in two by time; he is not two men, but one, and he has saved not only his soul but his life"
- Gilbert K. Chesterton
About this Quote
This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton speaks to the power of fond memories and the value of keeping the important things we enjoyed in our youth. It suggests that those who have the ability to maintain a connection to their youth loves are happier and more fulfilled than those who have actually released them. It suggests that those who have kept their youth loves have actually not been broken by time, however instead have actually stayed real to themselves and have saved both their souls and their lives. This quote motivates us to remember the things we enjoyed in our youth and to keep them, as they can bring us delight and fulfillment throughout our lives. It is a reminder that our childhood loves can be a source of strength and comfort, and that they can assist us remain true to ourselves and our worths.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"