Age Quote by Juvenal
“The brief span of our poor unhappy life to its final hour Is hastening on; and while we drink and call for gay wreaths, Perfumes, and young girls, old age creeps upon us, unperceived.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Satire, Satires of Juvenal, 1st century AD
Life is fleeting; we waste time on pleasures while aging unnoticed.
In simple terms: Life passes quickly, we ignore aging.
Key Takeaway
Value time over fleeting pleasures.
Themes
mortality
vanity
time
reflection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- celebrations
- daily routines
- aging
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
human condition
impermanence
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you spend time that could be more meaningful?
- What pleasures distract you from life's brevity?
A Different Perspective
Aging is inevitable, but awareness can change behavior.
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