Age Quote by John Milton
“So may'st thou live, till like ripe fruit thou drop Into thy mother's lap, or be with ease Gathered, not harshly plucked, for death mature: This is old age; but then thou must outlive Thy youth, thy strength, thy beauty, which will change To withered weak and grey.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 5, 1667
Life progresses from youthful vigor to old age, where one must endure decline after the prime of strength and beauty.
In simple terms: Youth fades, old age follows.
Key Takeaway
Accept aging and its changes.
Themes
mortality
aging
transience
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- elder care
- retirement planning
- health monitoring
- intergenerational support
Key Concepts
human condition
impermanence
life cycle
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor the wisdom of aging?
- What practices sustain vitality in later years?
A Different Perspective
Aging is not inevitable; some may maintain vitality longer.
