You wrote something easily in youth, and later you came to

You wrote something easily in youth, and later you came to see how difficult it all was.

📖 A. S. Byatt

🌍 English | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 August 24, 1936

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In "Angels and Insects" by A.S. Byatt, the author reflects on the contrast between the simplicity of youth and the complexities of adulthood. In our younger years, creativity may flow effortlessly, but as we grow older, we often realize that the process of creating and understanding can be much more challenging than it first appeared. This journey from innocence to a more profound awareness of life's intricacies can be both enlightening...

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