It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one's youth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gaining experience often comes at the cost of losing the innocence or vitality of youth.
- In plain terms
- As you learn more about life, you lose the freshness of being young.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that growth involves trade-offs between wisdom and youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value more, youth or experience?
- How do you handle growing up?
Another view
Some people retain youthful energy regardless of experience.
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