Youth, however, is a defect that she is fast getting away from and may perhaps be entirely rid of before I shall want her.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that the person's youth is fading, which he does not mind since he does not need her immediately.
- In plain terms
- Youth is leaving her, but I do not need her yet.
- What can you take from it?
- Youth is fleeting and timing matters less than choice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I value age?
- When is the right time?
Another view
Youth often brings vitality that age cannot replace.
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