Quote by Hervey Allen

Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.

Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keepi

Summary

This quote suggests that middle-aged individuals, who are typically in their 40s and 50s, are the only ones who fully possess and use all five of their senses while also maintaining their mental sharpness. It implies that younger people may be more prone to impulsive or irrational behavior due to their senses being more dominant, and older individuals may experience a decline in their sensory and cognitive abilities. The middle-aged stage is portrayed as a time of balance and clarity, where a person's senses and wits are aligned and in harmony.

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Maturity

By Hervey Allen

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