Arrogant Quote by Doris Lessing
“Mostly getting old is boring. I hate the stiffness in the bones. I was physically arrogant for years. I don't like it now that I have difficulty getting around. But a certain equanimity sets in, a certain detachment. Things seem less desperately important than they once did, and that's a pleasure.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: The Long Walk, Doris Lessing, 1995
Aging brings physical decline but also a calm detachment that lessens the urgency of worldly concerns, bringing a subtle joy.
In simple terms: Aging brings calm joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace detachment in later life.
Themes
aging
detachment
joy
Mood
contemplative
peaceful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- retirement
- health challenges
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mortality
equanimity
perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How does detachment affect your daily life?
- What joys emerge with less urgency?
A Different Perspective
Detachment may lead to isolation; balance is needed.
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