Quote by William Shakespeare

A man loves the meat in his youth that he cannot endure in his age.

A man loves the meat in his youth that he cannot endure in h

Summary

This quote suggests that one's tastes and preferences change as they grow older. In youth, one may have a strong fondness for certain things (represented here by meat), but as they age, their capacity to enjoy and tolerate those things diminishes. This could be interpreted metaphorically as a reflection of the overall transformation in one's desires and outlook on life as they mature.

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By William Shakespeare

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