Quote by John Dryden

Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.

Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as ap

Summary

This quote suggests that men, despite their maturity, are like children who never grow out of their strong and insatiable desires. It implies that just as children continuously ask for things, men are also prone to constantly seeking new and different things in life, even though these desires may often be unnecessary or frivolous. The quote highlights the human tendency to yearn for ever-changing pursuits, indicating that our wants are unquenchable and often driven by vanity.

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Maturity

By John Dryden

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