Quote by Robert Browning

What Youth deemed crystal, Age finds out was dew.

What Youth deemed crystal, Age finds out was dew.

Summary

This quote suggests that what young people perceive as a valuable or lasting trait may later prove to be insignificant or temporary. It implies that as we age, we gain wisdom and experience that allow us to discern the true nature of things, often realizing that what seemed significant in our youth was actually fleeting and transient. It highlights the contrast between youthful idealism and the more nuanced perspective that comes with maturity.

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By Robert Browning

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