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Childhood sometimes does pay a second visit to man, youth never
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"Childhood sometimes does pay a second visit to man, youth never"

- Anna Jameson

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This quote by Anna Jameson talks with the concept that childhood years is a short lived minute in life, which it is something that can never ever be completely recaptured. It recommends that although we might experience minutes of nostalgia or memory, we can never ever really return to the innocence and also pleasure of childhood years. It likewise implies that youth is a time of expedition and exploration, which it is a period of life that is never reviewed. This quote speaks with the suggestion that life is a journey, and that each phase of life is one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable. It encourages us to appreciate the minutes we have in life, and also to make the most of our experiences. It advises us that life is a precious gift, and that we must make every effort to maximize it.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Anna Jameson between May 17, 1794 and March 17, 1860. He/she was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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