Quote by Lin Yutang

I like spring, but it is too young. I like summer, but it is too proud. So I like best of all autumn, because its tone is mellower, its colours are richer, and it is tinged with a little sorrow. Its golden richness speaks not of the innocence of spring, nor the power of summer, but of the mellowness and kindly wisdom of approaching age. It knows the limitations of life and its content.

I like spring, but it is too young. I like summer, but it is

Summary

This quote expresses a preference for autumn over the other seasons. While the speaker acknowledges the appeal of spring and summer, they find them somewhat lacking. Instead, they admire autumn for its mellow tone, vibrant colors, and its subtle touch of sadness. Autumn is seen as a season that embodies a balance between youth and wisdom, casting aside the innocence of spring and the arrogance of summer. It symbolizes the richness and understanding that come with age, as it acknowledges the limitations of life while finding contentment within them.

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