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When you're eighteen your emotions are violent, but they're not durable.
W. Somerset Maugham
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote reflects on the intensity and fleeting nature of emotions experienced at the age of eighteen.

W. Somerset Maugham observes that the emotions of an eighteen-year-old are often intense and passionate, yet these feelings are not long-lasting. This suggests that youthful exuberance can lead to overwhelming emotional experiences, but with time, those feelings may dissipate, highlighting the transient nature of youthful passion and the maturation process that comes with age.

Themes

EmotionsYouthIntensityPassionExperience

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about the emotional development of teenagers.

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