Quote by Ovid

How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.

How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.

Summary

This quote suggests that the potential and promise that a child holds often fails to be fully realized or realized to a lesser extent in adulthood. It implies that as individuals grow older, they often lose their innocent enthusiasm, innate abilities, and potential for greatness that they once possessed as children. It speaks to the disappointing reality that many people do not live up to the expectations or potential they showed during childhood.

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By Ovid

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