"It seems as if in the process of growing up we lose the ability to wonder about the world."

Albert Knox had said, “It seems as if in the process of growing up we lose the ability to wonder about the world”. This phrase means that as we grow up, our imagination is limited compared to when we were young. This may because when we grow up, we learn from what we're taught or simply, through our experiences. Think back to our childhood, we'd simply gaze upon the sky and ask ourselves, "Who's God?". Personally, the reason that I believe we lose the ability to wonder is because we gain knowledge and perspective, but this, does not terminate our wondering as we age. This is like a realization, which among many of us, have not had the ability to talk or walk, is a similar example compared to what St Paul had previously said of being sure of what we can't see. When reading 'Sophie's World' I questioned myself: do I actually lose my ability to question about the world as I grow up? When we grow up, we see objects so many times we don’t see it any more. I agree and disagree with Albert Knox's saying. This is because we do wonder as well when we age. We examine the other importance of our life. (Ex. What happens after death?) To think philosophically, includes the ability to question. Supportive statements are made through the history of thought. The only difference between the aging processes is that when we were babies/infants, we question because we constantly wonder. But as we take a step further, we wonder and try to find an explanation for those actions.Sophie received a letter from her mailbox saying, “Where does the world come from?” As young adolescents, we question this. But as we age, we wonder, yet solve. The great thing about life is the ability to wonder, however, not everything can be answered. Our knowledge is gained through what is taught, or what we read in textbooks and what is printed in 'black and white'. But do we know what we learned is correct? A simple philosophical question is: What color is that teeshirt? It may appear to be blue in one's eyes, but how do they know its blue? Why is it blue? Is it the same seen through everyone's eyes? We tend to ask questions, then we go through it ourselves, gain knowledge, and share our familiarity. Some say, once you find the answer, you lose lack of interest. I disagree with that. I find that, once we find the answer to something, we gain interest and question more. Sophie finds a letter with pages regarding philosophical perspectives; it shows the attempt of understanding one’s self, and their role in society. Therefore, I believe that the ability to wonder, will not lessen as we grow up. Due to this, we will wonder about others, ourselves and the decisions of a righteous path. (faith of conscience) An example was raised concerning how infants are always easily amused, whereas the elderly are less amused. The reason for this saying, is that adults are more knowledged and find other objectives more interesting. In conclusion, I would say Albert Knox's saying should be restated to the ability to wonder is profound in other interests as we grow older.