"The infant runs toward it with its eyes closed, the adult is stationary, the old man approaches it with his back turned"
- Denis Diderot
About this Quote
This quote by Denis Diderot is a metaphor for life and how we approach it. The infant running towards life with its eyes closed symbolizes the naivety and innocence of youth. The grownup being stationary represents the stagnation of the adult years, where life can end up being mundane and regular. The old male approaching life with his back turned symbolizes the knowledge and experience of age. The old guy has seen life and understands what to anticipate, however still approaches it with caution. This quote is a reminder that life is a journey and each phase of life must be embraced and taken pleasure in. We should not be afraid to take risks and check out the unidentified, but likewise understand the prospective risks. Life is a journey and we must approach it with an open mind and a desire to learn.
This quote is written / told by Denis Diderot between October 5, 1713 and July 31, 1784. He was a famous Editor from France.
The author also have 45 other quotes.
"When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land"
