Ageing Quote by Sara Teasdale
““ Wisdom When I have ceased to break my wings Against the faultiness of things, And learned that compromises wait Behind each hardly opened gate, When I can look Life in the eyes, Grown calm and very coldly wise, Life will have given me the Truth, And taken in exchange -- my youth.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Wisdom” by Sara Teasdale, 1915
The poem reflects on aging, accepting life's imperfections, and gaining wisdom through experience, trading youthful vigor for deeper insight.
In simple terms: Aging brings wisdom, but at the cost of youth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace growth, accept loss.
Themes
aging
wisdom
acceptance
trade‑off
reflection
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- career transitions
- mentoring
- health decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
life cycles
maturity
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you sacrificed for wisdom?
- Can loss be a source of strength?
A Different Perspective
Youthful optimism may overlook the value of hard‑earned insight.
