I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Solitude hurts when young but becomes enjoyable when mature.
- In plain terms
- Being alone is hard when young but nice when older.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace solitude as you mature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you enjoy being alone now?
- How has your view of solitude changed?
Another view
Some people may never find solitude enjoyable regardless of age.
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