Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett

Wrecked on the lee shore of age.

Wrecked on the lee shore of age.

Summary

This quote refers to a person being worn down or damaged by the passage of time. "Wrecked" suggests being broken or ruined, while the "lee shore" portrays a place of danger and difficulty. In the context of age, it implies that as time goes by, a person's physical or mental state deteriorates, leaving them stranded and vulnerable. The quote conveys the inevitable consequences and challenges individuals face as they grow older, reflecting the universal reality of aging and its impact on one's well-being and capabilities.

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Age

By Sarah Orne Jewett

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