Youth, with swift feet walks onward in the way; The land of joy lies all before his eyes; Age, stumbling, lingers slowly day by day, Still looking back, for it behind him lies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Youth moves forward eagerly, while old age looks back slowly.
- In plain terms
- Young people walk fast toward joy, while old people walk slow looking back.
- What can you take from it?
- Youth looks forward; age looks back.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view aging?
- Do you look forward or back?
Another view
It oversimplifies how all people feel about aging.
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