Quote by Andre Maurois

Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form.

Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person

Summary

This quote suggests that growing old is not an inevitable outcome, but rather a result of idleness and lack of purpose. The notion is that staying busy and engaged in meaningful activities prevents the formation of the habit of aging. It implies that a person who is constantly occupied with productive tasks and embraces a purposeful lifestyle will not succumb to the negative effects of growing old. The quote highlights the importance of staying mentally and physically active to defy the conventional notion of aging.

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