Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.
Dorothy L. SayersRead
As I grow older and older, _x000D_ _x000D_ And totter toward the tomb, _x000D_ _x000D_ I find that I care less and less _x000D_ _x000D_ Who goes to bed with whom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As we age, our priorities shift away from societal judgments to personal peace and acceptance.
This quote reflects on the evolution of perspective that comes with aging. Dorothy L. Sayers suggests that as we grow older, we become more indifferent to the complexities of social relationships and personal judgments, focusing instead on what truly matters to us in life. It highlights the importance of personal values over societal norms.
Themes
AgingPerspectiveIndifferenceWisdomRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of prioritizing personal happiness, you might say, 'As I grow older, I find that I care less and less about others' opinions.'
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