Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nature is full of freaks, and now puts an old head on young shoulders, and then takes a young heart heating under fourscore winters.
Summary
This quote highlights the unpredictability of nature and its tendency to create unique and unusual phenomena. It suggests that nature sometimes gives young individuals extraordinary wisdom and maturity (represented by putting an old head on young shoulders). Conversely, it also takes away the youthful energy and passion from elderly individuals (symbolizing a young heart heating under fourscore winters, or eighty years of age). The quote serves as a reminder of the diverse and sometimes paradoxical nature of life and the natural world.
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