And oh! I shall find how, day by day, All thoughts and things look older; How the laugh of pleasure grows less gay, And the heart of friendship colder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on how time makes experiences seem less vibrant and relationships seem colder.
- In plain terms
- As we get older, joy fades and friendships cool down.
- What can you take from it?
- Time dulls both pleasure and human connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your view of pleasure changed with age?
- Do friendships naturally cool over time?
Another view
It assumes aging always leads to less joy rather than different joy.
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