Quote by Emily Carr
It is not all bad, this getting old, ripening. After the fruit has got its growth it should juice up and mellow. God forbid I should live long enough to ferment and rot and fall to the ground in a squash.
Summary
This quote suggests that growing old is not entirely negative; rather, it is a natural process of "ripening" and becoming wiser. Once one has reached maturity, they should embrace this stage of life and allow themselves to soften and gain more depth, just like a fruit that matures and sweetens. However, the quote humorously expresses a desire to not live long enough to deteriorate and decay like an overripe fruit.
Topics
Age
By Emily Carr