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“For though the camomile, the more it is trodden on the faster it grows, yet youth, the more it is wasted, the sooner it wears.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“For though the camomile, the more it is trodden on the faster it grows, yet youth, the more it is wasted, the sooner it wears.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: "The Tempest", Act 2, Scene 2, 1611

Youth is fragile; the more it is pressured, the faster it deteriorates, leading to early loss.

In simple terms: Pressure ages youth quickly.

Key Takeaway

Protect youth from excess pressure.

Themes

youth fragility time

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • education
  • parenting
  • workplace management

Key Concepts

human nature impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we nurture youth without overburdening?
  • What signs show pressure becoming harmful?
A Different Perspective

Some pressure can motivate growth if balanced.

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