There is no greater fame for a man than that which he wins with his footwork or the skill of his hands.
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Goddess-nurse of the young, give ear to my prayer, and grant that this woman may reject the love-embraces of youth and dote on grey-haired old men whose powers are dulled, but whose hearts still desire.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a longing for older love over youthful passions, emphasizing the value of wisdom and experience.
In this quote, the speaker implores a figure of myth to guide a woman's affections away from the fleeting, passionate love of the young, urging her instead to seek the enduring and mature love of older men. The wisdom that often comes with age is portrayed as a more desirable attribute in love, suggesting that deeper emotional connections can be found in those with life experience, despite losing youthful vigor.
Themes
LoveWisdomAgeDesireYouth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a discussion about the nature of love and relationships in aging.
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