Quote by Gerard Depardieu

At twenty you have many desires which hide the truth, but beyond forty there are only real and fragile truths --your abilities and your failings.

At twenty you have many desires which hide the truth, but be

Summary

This quote suggests that in one's younger years, one is often driven by numerous desires and ambitions that may cloud their perception of reality. However, as one gets older, around the age of forty, they begin to realize and accept the genuine strengths and weaknesses that define them. It implies that with age, one becomes more aware of their true capabilities and shortcomings, recognizing the fragility of their own truths.

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By Gerard Depardieu

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