Quote by General Douglas MacArthur

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair.

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as you

Summary

This quote suggests that one's age is not solely determined by physical years but by the strength of their beliefs and emotions. It illustrates how having unwavering faith, self-confidence, and hope can make a person feel young and invigorated. Conversely, doubts, fear, and despair can age a person mentally and emotionally. Essentially, the quote emphasizes that one's perception of age is influenced by the state of their mind and the emotions they harbor.

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By General Douglas MacArthur

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