Quote by Pete Townshend

We tried not to age, but time had its rage.

We tried not to age, but time had its rage.

Summary

This quote suggests that despite human efforts to resist or slow down the natural process of aging, time holds a relentless power and ultimately has its way. It implies that no matter how hard we may strive to defy or deny the passage of time, the effects and consequences of aging are inevitable.

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