Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I venerate old age; and I love not the man who can look without emotion upon the sunset of life, when the dusk of evening begins to gather over the watery eye, and the shadows of twilight grow broader and deeper upon the understanding.

I venerate old age; and I love not the man who can look with

Summary

This quote reflects the reverence and admiration for old age. It criticizes those who show indifference towards the beauty and wisdom that come with aging. The language portrays the gentle decline of life, symbolized by the sunset, the gathering dusk, and the deepening shadows. The author emphasizes the importance of appreciating and valuing the experiences and insights that seniors bring, rejecting the idea of overlooking them as irrelevant or unimportant.

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By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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