Age Quote by William Shakespeare
“I may chance have some odd quirks and remnants of wit broken on me, because I have railed so long against marriage: but doth not the appetite alter? a man loves the meat in his youth that he cannot endure in his age. Shall quips and sentences and these paper bullets of the brain awe a man from the career of his humour? No, the world must be peopled. When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Taming of the Shrew (attributed) or possibly a later work; exact source uncertain
The speaker reflects on aging, changing desires, and the inevitability of marriage despite earlier vows, questioning whether youthful passions persist into later life.
In simple terms: People change over time, and marriage may become inevitable despite earlier resistance.
Key Takeaway
Accept that personal growth may alter past convictions.
Themes
love
marriage
aging
human nature
humor
Mood
thoughtful
nostalgic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
- senior social programs
- marriage counseling
Key Concepts
Life‑stage transition
sexual desire
social expectations
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do our desires truly change with age, or do we rationalize them?
- How does society pressure individuals into marriage?
A Different Perspective
The quote’s authenticity is disputed; it may be a later addition not written by Shakespeare.
