It seemed to be a necessary ritual that he should prepare himself for sleep by meditating under the solemnity of the night sky... a mysterious transaction between the infinity of the soul and the infinity of the universe.
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Children at once accept joy and happiness with quick familiarity, being themselves naturally all happiness and joy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children inherently embody joy and happiness, embracing it easily and naturally.
This quote by Victor Hugo highlights the innate quality of children to accept and experience joy and happiness without reservation. Unlike adults, who may become jaded or cautious about their emotions, children approach happiness with a pure and unguarded spirit, making joy a fundamental part of their existence.
Themes
ChildrenJoyHappinessInnocenceNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about childhood development, one might say, 'As Victor Hugo noted, children at once accept joy and happiness with quick familiarity.'
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