"Old age is the supreme evil, for it deprives man of all pleasures while allowing his appetites to remain, and it brings with it every possible sorrow. Yet men fear death and desire old age"
- Giacomo Leopardi
About this Quote
This quote by Giacomo Leopardi talks to the paradox of old age. On one hand, aging is viewed as a supreme evil because it eliminates all the enjoyments of life while still permitting the cravings to remain. This can be a source of great sorrow for many people. On the other hand, in spite of the hardships of old age, people still fear death and desire to reach old age. This talks to the human desire to live a long life, even if it indicates enduring the difficulties of old age. It likewise speaks to the fear of death, which is a natural part of the human experience. This quote highlights the complexity of the human experience and the paradox of old age.
This quote is written / told by Giacomo Leopardi between June 29, 1798 and June 14, 1837. He/she was a famous Poet from Italy.
The author also have 6 other quotes.
"Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see"
