Age Quote by William Shakespeare
“When the age is in, the wit is out”
About This Quote
Source Play: Love's Labour's Lost, 1598
When youth fades, wit diminishes; age erodes cleverness.
In simple terms: Aging reduces sharpness.
Value and while you have it.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- mentorship
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can wit be cultivated later in life?
- How does experience compensate for lost wit?
Intellectual vigor can be maintained through practice despite age.