Age Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
“There is a sweet anguish springing up in our bosoms when a child's face brightens under the shadow of the waiting angel. There is an autumnal fitness when age gives up the ghost; and when the saint dies there is a tearful victory.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown source, early 20th century
The lines juxtapose youthful joy and the bittersweet triumph of aging and loss, reflecting on the complex emotions of life’s cycles.
In simple terms: Joy and sorrow intertwine across ages.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both happiness and grief.
Themes
life cycles
joy
grief
transcendence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- elder care
- artistic expression
- memorial services
Key Concepts
existential reflection
emotional duality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “tearful victory” mean to you?
- How do you balance youthful optimism with aging wisdom?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering as noble.
