I made a boy's mistake, common enough, of thinking that real life was knowing many things and many people, living dangerously in faraway places, crossing the sea, or starting a power company on the Columbia River, a steamship line in Bolivia.
In "Memoir from Antproof Case," Mark Helprin reflects on a youthful misconception that equates true life with adventure and a vast breadth of knowledge. The protagonist believes that experiencing the world through danger, meeting diverse individuals, and embarking on ambitious projects defines a meaningful existence.
This quote captures a common youthful mistake, where the richness of life is measured by external accomplishments and escapades rather than the deeper understanding of self...
