Quote by W. R. [William Ralph] Inge

I think middle-age is the best time, if we can escape the fatty degeneration of the conscience which often sets in at about fifty.

I think middle-age is the best time, if we can escape the fa

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This quote suggests that middle-age is an ideal period in life, contingent upon avoiding a moral decline that often occurs around the age of fifty. It implies that during middle-age, individuals possess a certain vitality and wisdom that enables them to enjoy life to the fullest. However, it cautions against the potential societal pressures or personal habits that may lead to a loss of integrity or moral values as one reaches a certain age.

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By W. R. [William Ralph] Inge

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