Quote by Agatha Christie, An Autobiograph

I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming that comes when you finish the life of the emotions and of personal relations; and suddenly find - at the age of fifty, say - that a whole new life has opened before you, filled with things you can think about, study, or read about...It is as if a fresh sap of ideas and thoughts was rising in you.

I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming that comes when y

Summary

This quote highlights the beauty and excitement of rediscovering oneself in the later stages of life. It expresses the joy in moving beyond the emotional and personal aspects of existence, and embracing a new phase filled with intellectual pursuits, learning, and exploration. At an age like fifty, one realizes that there is a vast world of knowledge and experiences awaiting them. The metaphor of fresh sap rising illustrates the rejuvenating feeling of having a wealth of ideas and thoughts emerge, breathing new life into one's being.

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By Agatha Christie, An Autobiograph

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