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The Economic Times
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Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's...' - emotional quote by Of Human Bondage and The Razor's Edge author teaches life lessons on aging, old age, growing older, accepting the past and why memories can feel heavier with age

Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham : Growing older is a part of life that everyone eventually faces, but it can mean different things to different people. While aging is often associated with changes in health, energy and mental abilities, writer W. Somerset Maugham looked at it from a more emotional perspective. For many people, the passing years also mean carrying a lifetime of memories. Some memories bring comfort and happiness, while others may remind us of people we have lost, choices we regret or moments we wish we could experience again. Over time, those memories can become just as significant as the physical changes that come with age.

Maugham’s words offer a reminder that growing older is not only about what we lose physically. It can also be about everything we carry from the past.

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