Quote #130761
There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.
Walt Streightiff
About This Quote
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Interpretation
The line contrasts the canonical “Seven Wonders of the World”—a fixed, culturally curated list—with a child’s boundless capacity for amazement. It suggests that wonder is not primarily located in rare monuments or officially sanctioned marvels, but in a receptive way of seeing: ordinary things become extraordinary when approached without jaded expectations. The hyperbole of “seven million” emphasizes abundance and immediacy, implying that curiosity multiplies the world’s value. As a reflection on perception, the quote also functions as a gentle critique of adult habituation and cultural gatekeeping, urging readers to recover a childlike attentiveness that finds meaning and beauty everywhere.




