Quote by Lewis Mumford

Without fullness of experience, length of days is nothing. When fullness of life has been achieved, shortness of days is nothing. That is perhaps why the young have usually so little fear of death they live by intensities that the elderly have forgotten.

Without fullness of experience, length of days is nothing. W

Summary

This quote by American neuroscientist and writer Jeanette Winterson explores the importance of living a fulfilled life. It suggests that the length of one's life is insignificant if it lacks richness and depth of experience. When someone has truly lived to the fullest, the brevity of their days becomes meaningless. Additionally, the quote alludes to the fearlessness of youth towards death, as they embrace life with intensity and passion, while older individuals may have lost sight of the vibrant essence of existence.

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