Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron
I always looked to about thirty as the barrier of any real or fierce delight in the passions, and determined to work them out in the younger ore and better veins of the mine --and I flatter myself (perhaps) that I have pretty well done so --and now the dross is coming.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that up until the age of around thirty, they have experienced intense pleasure and satisfaction in pursuing their passions. They liken this period to mining for precious materials in their prime state. However, they acknowledge that as they age, the quality of experiences may begin to decline, comparing it to the extraction of impurities or lower-quality ore, referred to as "dross." The speaker suggests that they have successfully explored their passions in their youth and now anticipate a lesser, less fulfilling phase in their life.
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