Quote by Victor Hugo

Forty is the old age of youth, fifty is the youth of old age.

Forty is the old age of youth, fifty is the youth of old age

Summary

This quote suggests that the perception of age shifts as one grows older. At forty, one is still considered relatively young and may still feel youthful. However, at fifty, one enters the stage of older age, but still possesses some vitality and characteristics associated with youth. In other words, the quote emphasizes that age is a subjective concept and highlights the transitional nature of aging.

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By Victor Hugo

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