Quote by Stanislaw Lec

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

Summary

This quote implies that youth is a natural and spontaneous phase of life, bestowed upon individuals without any effort on their part. However, as one ages and gains experience, it is suggested that this process becomes more deliberate and intentional, developing into an artistic creation. It suggests that as people grow older, they have the opportunity to shape and mold their lives in unique and meaningful ways, akin to the creation of a beautiful work of art.

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