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Age is not measured by years. Nature does not equally distribute energy. Some people are born old and tired while others
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"Age is not measured by years. Nature does not equally distribute energy. Some people are born old and tired while others are going strong at seventy"

- Dorothy Thompson

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This quote by Dorothy Thompson speaks with the concept that age is not just figured out by the variety of years one has actually lived. Rather, it is figured out by the quantity of energy one has. Some individuals are born with a minimal amount of energy, and thus appear to age quickly. Others, nevertheless, are born with a relatively limitless supply of energy, and thus appear to age more slowly. This quote is a pointer that age is not a measure of one's worth, and that everyone needs to be respected despite their age. It likewise serves as a suggestion to appreciate the energy we have and to utilize it carefully. Age is not a procedure of one's worth, and everybody must be respected regardless of their age. We should all make every effort to take advantage of the energy we have and use it to make the world a better location.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dorothy Thompson between July 9, 1893 and January 30, 1961. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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