What is the meaning of this quotation?

Question

Through our great good fortune, in our youth our hearts were touched with fire. It was given to us to learn at the outset that life is a profound and passionate thing."

Answer 1

I believe this is either a direct quote, or a variation of a quote attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes. He was referring to America's civil war, which is the meaning of, "our hearts were touched by fire." And the significance is that the experience teaches you that life is precious, and one should grasp at the meaning and passion of living.

Answer 2

When we were younger, we were wild and adventerous. As we get older we learn that life is to be valued.

My take on the quote

Answer 3

I think it means that children have a zest for life while young, to explore, to learn, to wonder and this is something that we can look back on as adults and realize that life is an amazing thing, not a routine thing.

Answer 4

We are fortunate enough to have the wisdom that life is precious.