Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle-aged person has likely learned how to have a little fun in spite of his troubles.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best thing about middle age is finding ways to enjoy life despite challenges.
- In plain terms
- Middle-aged people have learned to have fun even when things are hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoying life despite trouble is a key skill in middle age.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find joy amid trouble?
- What defines a good middle age?
Another view
Not everyone in middle age finds fun despite troubles.
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