We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
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The nobler and more perfect a thing is, the later and slower it is in arriving at maturity. A man reaches the maturity of his reasoning powers and mental faculties hardly before the age of twenty-eight; a woman at eighteen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Maturity takes time to develop and varies between individuals.
This quote by Arthur Schopenhauer emphasizes that true maturity, whether in reasoning or emotional understanding, is a gradual process that occurs later in life than often expected. It highlights the distinction in the timeline of maturity between men and women, suggesting that complete intellectual and emotional development requires experience and time, which underscores the importance of patience in personal growth.
Themes
MaturityWisdomGrowthAgeDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might use this quote to illustrate that everyone develops at their own pace.
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