Quote by Navjot Singh Sidhu

Age has been the perfect fire extinguisher for flaming youth.

Age has been the perfect fire extinguisher for flaming youth

Summary

This quote suggests that with age comes a tempering of passion and intensity commonly associated with youth. As people grow older, they often gain perspective and experience that helps dampen the fiery nature of youth. The quote implies that maturity, wisdom, and life experiences act as a metaphorical fire extinguisher, soothing the turbulent and impulsive tendencies of youth and bringing a sense of calmness and restraint.

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