Age Quote by William Lilly
“Of my infancy I can speak little, only I do remember that in the fourth year of my age I had the measles.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Document: Personal Diary, 1665
The writer recalls a vague early childhood memory, noting that at age four they suffered from measles.
In simple terms: Early memory of childhood illness at age four.
Remember early health experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family storytelling
- medical history
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do early illnesses shape later life?
- What role do childhood memories play in identity?
Memory may be unreliable or incomplete.