"Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle-aged person has likely learned how to have a little fun in spite of his troubles"
- Don Marquis
About this Quote
This quote by Don Marquis speaks with the idea that midlife can be a difficult time in life, but that it is possible to discover joy and enjoyable in spite of the troubles that feature it. It suggests that with age comes knowledge, and that an individual in middle age has most likely learned how to make the best of their circumstance and find joy in the little things. It implies that although life can be difficult, it is possible to find moments of pleasure and happiness even in the midst of hardship. This quote motivates us to look for the silver lining in life, and to bear in mind that even in the middle of our problems, there is still space for enjoyable and laughter.
This quote is written / told by Don Marquis between July 29, 1878 and December 29, 1937. He was a famous Journalist from USA.
The author also have 39 other quotes.
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