Grows Quote by May Sarton
“I sometimes imagine that as one grows older one comes to live a role which as a young person one merely 'played.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Growing Older” (1970s)?? Unknown source.
Aging involves shifting from playing roles to embodying them fully.
In simple terms: Roles become lived reality.
Embrace mature identity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career
- family
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How have your roles changed with age?
- What does “playing” versus “living” mean to you?
Resistance to change can hinder authentic living.