Quote by Daniel Defoe

Middle age is youth without levity, and age without decay.

Middle age is youth without levity, and age without decay.

Summary

This quote implies that middle age represents a stage where one's youthful energy and lightheartedness begin to diminish, yet one is not yet overtly affected by the physical or mental decline typically associated with old age. It suggests that during this period of life, a person may not feel as carefree or spirited as they did in their youth, but they also have not yet experienced the negative effects of aging. This quote may serve as a reflection on the unique blend of stability and loss that characterizes middle age.

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