My whole life has been nothing more than a continuous struggle against Reaction and the death of art.
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The older you get the stronger the wind gets - and it's always in your face.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life challenges tend to become more intense as we age.
This quote by Pablo Picasso highlights the inevitability of facing increasing challenges and adversities as one grows older. The metaphor of 'the wind' suggests that life becomes more difficult and that obstacles oppose our progress, which is a common experience for many people as they navigate various stages of life.
Themes
ChallengesAgingAdversityLifeGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience in the face of adversity.
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