Quote by Elizabeth Wurtzel

Age is a terrible avenger. The lessons of life give you so much to work with, but by the time you've got all this great wisdom, you don't get to be young anymore.

Age is a terrible avenger. The lessons of life give you so m

Summary

This quote emphasizes the bittersweet nature of the aging process. It suggests that with age comes valuable life experience and wisdom, but unfortunately, as one accumulates these lessons, they also lose their youth and the accompanying opportunities and experiences. The quote implies that time passes relentlessly, robbing individuals of the chance to fully utilize the knowledge and understanding they have gained through the passage of time. It highlights the irony that by the time one reaches a stage of wisdom, they have also lost the ability to relish the youthful vigor that once accompanied their lack of knowledge.

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By Elizabeth Wurtzel

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