If boyhood and youth are but vanity, must it not be our ambition to become men?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If youth is fleeting and meaningless, we should strive to mature into responsible adults.
- In plain terms
- Since youth passes quickly, we should aim to grow into mature men.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim to mature rather than linger in boyhood.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a mature life?
- How do you value your time?
Another view
Adulthood does not guarantee meaning if youth is deemed vain.
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