When the aerials are down, and your spirit is covered with snows of cynicism and the ice of pessimism, then you are grown old, even at twenty, but as long as your aerials are up, to catch the waves of optimism, there is hope you may die young at eighty.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive and hopeful outlook on life. When someone's "aerials," representing their ability to perceive and embrace optimism, are down, they become burdened with cynicism and pessimism, which can lead to a premature aging of the mind and spirit. However, if one keeps their aerials up, embracing positivity and optimism, they can sustain a youthful spirit throughout their life and continue to approach each day with hope and vitality.

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