Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Youth is the period in which a man can be hopeless. The end of every episode is the end of the world. But the power of hoping through everything, the knowledge that the soul survives its adventures, that great inspiration comes to the middle-aged.

Youth is the period in which a man can be hopeless. The end

Summary

This quote emphasizes that youth can be a time marked by feelings of hopelessness and a tendency to view any setback or conclusion as catastrophic. However, it also suggests that as one grows older, they develop the power to maintain hope despite adversity. This comes from the understanding that the soul remains resilient even after going through challenging experiences, which brings great inspiration during middle age. In essence, the quote suggests that while youth may be consumed by despair, the ability to maintain hope strengthens with age.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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