Quote by Samuel Johnson

No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with the flowers of spring.


No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting

Summary

This quote suggests that one cannot fully experience and appreciate the joys and rewards of a certain stage or phase in life while still being preoccupied or attached to a previous one. Just as one cannot simultaneously indulge in the scents and beauty of spring flowers while expecting to taste the ripe and abundant fruits of autumn, one must let go of the past and embrace the present in order to fully savor the experiences that each new phase brings.

By Samuel Johnson
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