Youth Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““Apparently one grows more carnal and more mortal as one grows older. Only youth has a taste of immortality--””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920
Aging brings a deeper, more physical awareness of mortality, while youth experiences a fleeting sense of timelessness.
In simple terms: Aging makes us feel mortal; youth feels immortal.
Key Takeaway
Value youthful optimism while embracing mature insight.
Themes
mortality
youth
aging
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- life coaching
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporal perception
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your perception of time change with age?
- What aspects of youth do you wish to retain?
A Different Perspective
Youthful idealism can blind to reality; aging can bring cynicism.
![“As the world grows older there is loss and gain - let us not with modern insolence and blindness imagine it all gain; [...] but neither must we with neo-pagan obscurity of thought imagine it all loss.” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/108/j-r-r-tolkien-204_nostalgia_as-the-world-grows-older-there-is-loss-a_249388.jpg)
