'I had my 'Alfie' days in my late teens. Those years when suddenly you are legally allowed into bars and clubs, and the world, you realize, is offering itself to you. But, I would say if you look at my life, I was someone who always looked for commitment and that was in my makeup.' - on his teen years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite youthful freedom, the speaker valued commitment as a core personal trait.
- In plain terms
- Even when young and free, I always wanted to commit to relationships.
- What can you take from it?
- Commitment can be a natural trait regardless of life stage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your nature?
- How do you handle freedom?
Another view
Youth often favors exploration over commitment.
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