Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower

Few women, I fear, have had such reason as I have to think the long sad years of youth were worth living for the sake of middle age.

Few women, I fear, have had such reason as I have to think t

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they have experienced significant hardships during their youth. However, they believe that their difficult experiences were beneficial because they have led them to appreciate and value the transformative middle age. Despite the challenging years they have endured, the speaker implies that the wisdom and growth attained in middle age make the struggles worthwhile and enriching.

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