Infancy is what is eternal, and the rest, all the rest, is

Infancy is what is eternal, and the rest, all the rest, is brevity, extreme brevity.

📖 Antonio Porchia

🌍 Italian | 👨‍💼 Poet

🎂 November 13, 1885 – ⚰️ November 9, 1968

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This quote emphasizes the timeless and profound nature of childhood, capturing its essence as a symbol of innocence and infinity. It suggests that the true depth of human experience resides in our earliest moments, which remain eternal within us. In contrast, the adult phases and external pursuits are fleeting, passing quickly like a blink in the grand scope of existence. It invites reflection on how our perception of time shifts, prompting us to cherish the youthful, eternal qualities that inform our identity and understanding of life.

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