"Heaven lies about us in our infancy and the world begins lying about us pretty soon afterward"
- Ambrose Bierce
About this Quote
This quote by Ambrose Bierce speaks with the concept that when we are born, we are surrounded by a sense of innocence and purity. We are born into a world of appeal and potential, and it is just as we grow older that we become conscious of the severe truths of life. As we age, we end up being exposed to the lies and deceit of the world, and our innocence is gradually stripped away. This quote serves as a suggestion to value the innocence of youth, and to not let the lies of the world corrupt our sense of marvel and delight. It is very important to remember that even in the middle of the darkness, there is still charm and wish to be discovered.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"
