Even in America, the Indian Summer of life should be a little sunny and a little sad, like the season, and infinite in wealth and depth of tone- but never hustled.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The later years of life should be peaceful and rich, not rushed or hurried.
- In plain terms
- Old age should be slow and meaningful, not busy.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize quality over speed in later life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should we age?
- What does richness mean?
Another view
Some tasks still require urgency in old age.
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