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“There’s nothing that keeps it’s youth So far as I know, but a tree and the truth” quote by Ogden Nash
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““There’s nothing that keeps it’s youth So far as I know, but a tree and the truth ””

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Man Who Went to the Moon, Ogden Nash, 1935

The line poetically claims that youth is sustained only by nature and truth, suggesting they are the timeless sources of vitality.

In simple terms: Nature and truth keep youth alive.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth and connect with nature.

Themes

youth nature truth

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative writing
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry timelessness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do truth and nature influence personal growth?
  • Can one remain youthful without them?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may ignore biological aspects of aging.

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