Quote by Samuel Johnson

When I was as you are now, towering in the confidence of twenty-one, little did I suspect that I should be at forty-nine, what I now am.

When I was as you are now, towering in the confidence of twe

Summary

This quote reflects on how the speaker's perspective and understanding of life has evolved from the time they were young and confident at twenty-one to their current age of forty-nine. It highlights the speaker's realization that they were naÃ¯ve and unaware of the challenges and experiences that would shape them into who they are today. The quote suggests the speaker's reflection on the unpredictability of life and the way it can humble and change an individual's perception over time.

By Samuel Johnson

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