Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

Youth is a blunder, manhood is a struggle and old age a regret.

Youth is a blunder, manhood is a struggle and old age a regr

Summary

This quote suggests that different stages of life come with their own challenges and regrets. Youth is often seen as a time of making impulsive decisions and mistakes, hence being referred to as a "blunder." Manhood represents the period of dealing with hardships and obstacles in one's life, leading to the notion of it being a "struggle." Lastly, old age is portrayed as a time of looking back on life with a sense of regret, possibly due to missed opportunities or unfulfilled dreams. In essence, the quote offers a rather pessimistic view on the trajectory of life.

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