If boyhood and youth are but vanity, must it not be our ambition to b… — Vincent Van Gogh Quote #50

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What does it mean?: If youth is vanity, becoming men should be our ambition.
In plain terms: If youth is empty, we should aim to mature.
What can you take from it?: Strive for maturity if youth feels empty.

Youth need not be vanity to value maturity.

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