Life would be infinitely happier
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Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at
the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.
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Meaning
This quote imagines a happier life if wisdom came first and youth came later. It criticizes the current order of aging through irony.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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