Age Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“YOUTH, n. The Period of Possibility, when Archimedes finds a fulcrum, Cassandra has a following and seven cities compete for the honor of endowing a living Homer. Youth is the true Saturnian Reign, the Golden Age on earth again, when figs are grown on thistles, and pigs betailed with whistles and, wearing silken bristles, live ever in clover, and clows fly over, delivering milk at every door, and Justice never is heard to snore, and every assassin is made a ghost and, howling, is cast into Baltimost! --Polydore Smith.”
About This Quote
Describes youth as a time of limitless possibilities, imagination, and chaotic wonder, likening it to a mythic golden age.
In simple terms: Youth is a chaotic, boundless golden age.
Key Takeaway
Cherish youthful imagination.
Themes
youth
possibility
imagination
mythic
chaos
Mood
nostalgic
inspirational
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- creative projects
- entrepreneurial ventures
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
mythology
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you harness youthful energy responsibly?
- What limits does reality impose on your dreams?
A Different Perspective
Youth’s idealism can clash with reality’s constraints.
