Quote by Oscar Wilde

The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. And the body is born young and grows old. That is life's tragedy.

The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of

Summary

This quote encapsulates the contrasting nature of the soul and the body as they navigate through life. The soul, thought to be eternal, carries the weight of wisdom and experience from past lives, making it seem old even at birth. However, as the soul continually learns and evolves, it rejuvenates and grows young, experiencing the comedy of life. On the other hand, the body starts off in its youthful prime, full of vitality, but inevitably succumbs to the effects of time, gradually aging and deteriorating, portraying the tragedy of life. Through this dichotomy, the quote illustrates the bittersweet interplay between the soul and the body in the human experience.

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