His head, Not yet by time completely silvered o'er, Bespoke him past the bounds of freakish youth, But strong for service still, and unimpaired.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gray hair shows maturity while strength remains for duty.
- In plain terms
- He looks old but is still strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Maturity does not mean weakness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance age and strength?
- Does experience matter more than vigor?
Another view
Physical decline often accompanies aging.
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