Quotation by

George MacDonald

Age is not all decay it is the ripening, the swelling, of the fresh life within, that withers and bursts the husk.

Age

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Growing older is not just about losing strength or vitality; it is a process where the inner life matures and expands. This inner growth eventually causes the outer shell to break down, revealing the deeper development happening inside.

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