Quote by Mason Cooley

Middle age went by while I was mourning for my lost youth.

Middle age went by while I was mourning for my lost youth.

Summary

This quote reflects the sentiment of regret and longing for the past. The speaker acknowledges that they spent most of their middle age grieving over the days of their youth that had slipped away. It suggests that they may have missed out on fully embracing and appreciating the present moment or failed to make the most of their adult years due to lingering sadness and nostalgia.

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Age

By Mason Cooley

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