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Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age
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"Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age"

- Walter Savage Landor

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This quote by Walter Savage Landor talks with the relevance of study throughout life. As a child, study can be seen as a problem, something that takes away from the delights of youth. Nonetheless, as we get older, research can end up being a source of knowledge and also growth. In our youth, it can be viewed as a means to obtain experience and also create skills. As grownups, it can be viewed as an extravagance, something that we can do to additionally our understanding and also understanding of the world. Ultimately, in old age, research can be viewed as a corrective, something that can aid us to remain sharp as well as taken part in life. Eventually, this quote speaks to the value of research study throughout life, and also just how it can be valuable in different ways at various stages.

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Walter Savage Landor This quote is written / told by Walter Savage Landor between January 30, 1775 and September 17, 1864. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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