Hands together Quote by Mervyn Peake
““But there were also times when she cried out in the darkness biting her lips - cried out against the substance of her age: for it was now that she should be young; now above all other times, with the wisdom in her, the wisdom that was frittered away in her 'teens', set aside in her twenties, now, lying there, palpable and with forty summers gone. She clenched her hands together. What good was wisdom; what good was anything when the fawn is fled from the grove?””
About This Quote
Youthful wisdom can feel wasted, yet confronting aging’s loss reveals deep longing and the pain of missed potential.
In simple terms: Youthful wisdom feels wasted.
Key Takeaway
Accept aging’s lessons.
Themes
age
wisdom
regret
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career stagnation
- midlife crisis
- creative block
Key Concepts
existential longing
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What wisdom have you set aside?
- How can you honor past insights now?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on loss may hinder present growth.
