"After 12 years, the old butterflies came back. Well, I guess at my age you call them moths"
- Franco Harris
About this Quote
This quote by Franco Harris is a reflection on the death of time and the nostalgia that features it. The phrase "old butterflies" is likely a metaphor for the sensation of younger excitement and happiness that one experiences in their youth. The truth that Harris describes them as "moths" after 12 years indicates that the feeling of vibrant happiness has actually faded with age. This quote is a reminder that although time passes, the memories of our youth stay with us. It is a pointer to cherish the moments of happiness and excitement that we experience in our lives, no matter how fleeting they may be. Harris' quote is a pointer that although time passes, the memories of our youth stay with us and can still bring us pleasure.
This quote is written / told by Franco Harris somewhere between March 7, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
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