Quote by Colleen McCullough

The lovely thing about being forty is that you can appreciate twenty-five-year-old men more.

The lovely thing about being forty is that you can appreciat

Summary

This quote suggests that as one grows older and reaches the age of forty, they are able to appreciate the qualities and appeal of younger individuals, specifically referring to twenty-five-year-old men in this case. It implies that with age comes a deeper understanding and admiration for the youthfulness and vitality of others, highlighting the appreciation for the qualities that were once possessed or sought after at a younger age.

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By Colleen McCullough

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