--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Apparently one grows more carnal and more…" description: "\"“Apparently one grows more carnal and more mortal as one grows older. Only youth has a taste of immortality--”\" — D.H. Lawrence" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/341/d-h-lawrence-2-1397_youth_apparently-one-grows-more-carnal-and-mor_841888.jpg" --- # Apparently one grows more carnal and more mortal as one… ![“Apparently one grows more carnal and more mortal as one grows older. Only youth has a taste of immortality--” quote by D.H. Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/341/d-h-lawrence-2-1397_youth_apparently-one-grows-more-carnal-and-mor_841888.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/341/d-h-lawrence-2-1397_youth_apparently-one-grows-more-carnal-and-mor_841888.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/341/d-h-lawrence-2-1397_youth_apparently-one-grows-more-carnal-and-mor_841888.jpg) > ““Apparently one grows more carnal and more mortal as one grows older. Only youth has a taste of immortality--”” [D.H. Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/d-h-lawrence-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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