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Thomas Hardy

The value of old age depends upon the person who reaches it. To some men of early performance it is useless. To others, who are late to develop, it just enables them to finish the job.

Thomas Hardy

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The importance of growing old varies based on how a person has lived their life up to that point. For those who achieve success early, old age may hold little significance, while for others who mature later, it provides the time needed to complete their work.

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