"Time always seems long to the child who is waiting - for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day"
- Dag Hammarskjold
About this Quote
This quote speaks with the concept that time is relative. To a kid, time can seem to move gradually, specifically when they are excitedly waiting for something like Christmas or summertime. Even when they are in the midst of a pleased day, they can become so immersed in the moment that it seems like time is stalling. This quote is a suggestion that time is a construct, and that it can be experienced in a different way depending upon the individual. It likewise talks to the idea that childhood is a special time, and that it should be enjoyed and delighted in. Despite the fact that time can appear to move slowly, it is essential to remember that it is short lived and that it must be valued.
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