Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a...

Who said "Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a... "?

"Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a... " is one of a famous quotes by Sam Ewing. Complete quote is as follows;
"Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a journey by the man to rediscover the child."

What is "Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a... "?

"Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a journey by the man to rediscover the child." This is a quote by Sam Ewing which is about Happiness & Wisdom. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• It were a real increase of human happiness, could all young men from the age of nineteen be covered under barrels, or rendered otherwise invisible and there left to follow their lawful studies and callings, till they emerged, sadder and wiser, at the age of twenty-five.
• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

What does "Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Wisdom although it also includes other themes like Happiness & Wisdom. It is attributed to Sam Ewing. Complete quote is as follows;
"Life begins as a quest of the child for the man, and ends as a journey by the man to rediscover the child."