Quote by Evelyn Waugh

Only when one has lost all curiosity about the future has one reached the age to write an autobiography.

Only when one has lost all curiosity about the future has on

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of writing an autobiography requires a certain level of wisdom and reflection, which often comes with age. It conveys that the writing of one's life story should not be undertaken lightly and can only be truly achieved when one has lost interest in what lies ahead, implying that the focus should be on introspection and the exploration of one's past experiences rather than on future aspirations.

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Legacy

By Evelyn Waugh

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