Like our shadows, Our wishes lengthen as our sun declines.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- As we age, our desires seem to grow longer.
- In plain terms
- Wishes get longer as life gets shorter.
- What can you take from it?
- Aging increases unrealized dreams.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What wish grows as you age?
- Do you have enough time?
Another view
Not everyone feels more longing as they age.
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We see time's furrows on another's brow, And death intrench'd, preparing his assault; How few themselves in that just mirror see!
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