Famous quote by Eugene O'Neill

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When youre 50 you start thinking about things you havent thought about before. I used to think getting old was about van
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"When you're 50 you start thinking about things you haven't thought about before. I used to think getting old was about vanity - but actually it's about losing people you love. Getting wrinkles is trivial"

- Eugene O'Neill

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This quote by Eugene O'Neill speaks to the idea that aging is not only about physical changes, but likewise about the psychological modifications that feature it. As we age, we start to think of things that we may not have actually considered previously, such as the inevitability of losing individuals we enjoy. O'Neill recommends that while physical changes such as wrinkles might be seen as an indication of aging, they are ultimately minor compared to the psychological changes that feature it. This quote talks to the concept that aging is not just about physical modifications, but likewise about the psychological changes that come with it. As we age, we start to consider things that we might not have actually thought about in the past, such as the inevitability of losing individuals we like. O'Neill suggests that while physical changes such as wrinkles may be viewed as a sign of aging, they are ultimately insignificant compared to the psychological changes that feature it. This quote motivates us to look beyond the physical signs of aging and to focus on the psychological changes that include it. It is a reminder that aging is not only about physical changes, however likewise about the emotional modifications that come with it.

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Eugene O'Neill This quote is written / told by Eugene O'Neill between October 16, 1888 and November 27, 1953. He was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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