Quote by Helen Hayes

The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.

The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.

Summary

This quote humorously implies that life's most challenging years are those between the ages of ten and seventy. It suggests that individuals face various difficulties during this extended period, encompassing childhood, teenage years, adulthood, and old age. This range covers personal growth, societal pressures, identity formation, career challenges, and aging-related issues. By highlighting this age span, the quote amusingly underscores that significant life struggles span across multiple decades, from early youth to late adulthood.

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Life

By Helen Hayes

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