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.

It is not all bad, this getting old, ripening. After the fru

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.

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By Emily Carr

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