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“Now, of my threescore years and ten, Twenty will not come again, And take from seventy springs a score, It only leaves me fifty more.” quote by Alfred Edward Housman
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“Now, of my threescore years and ten, Twenty will not come again, And take from seventy springs a score, It only leaves me fifty more.”

Alfred Edward Housman

About This Quote

Source Poem: “A Shropshire Lad” by A. E. Housman, 1896

The speaker reflects on aging, noting that only a fraction of his life remains, underscoring mortality.

In simple terms: Life is short; time passes.

Key Takeaway

Cherish remaining years.

Themes

aging mortality time

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • life planning
  • legacy building
  • health care

Key Concepts

reflection impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What will you prioritize now?
  • How do you balance present joy with future planning?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on remaining time may cause anxiety.

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