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Cooks Quote by Clare Boothe Luce

“Time comes when every man's got to feel something new--when he's got to feel young again, just because he's growing old. Women are just the same. But when we get that way we change our hairdress. Or get a new cook.” quote by Clare Boothe Luce
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“Time comes when every man's got to feel something new--when he's got to feel young again, just because he's growing old. Women are just the same. But when we get that way we change our hairdress. Or get a new cook.”

Clare Boothe Luce

About This Quote

Source Play: The Women, 1936

Aging prompts a desire for renewal, leading people to seek new experiences and changes in appearance or relationships.

In simple terms: Growing old makes us want to feel young again.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change to stay vibrant.

Themes

aging renewal identity relationships

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • career shifts
  • personal reinvention
  • style updates

Key Concepts

psychology social norms self‑concept

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new habit could revitalize your life?
  • How does external change affect inner growth?
A Different Perspective

New experiences may not address deeper existential concerns.

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