We spend youth working for comfort in old age, but by old ag

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When we are young, we are slavishly employed in procuring something whereby we may live comfortably when we grow old; and when we are old, we perceive it is too late to live as we proposed.

— Pope

The point

We spend youth working for comfort in old age, but by old age realize we've run out of time to live according to our plans.

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 2:11

Audience

Adults

Tone

Reflective · Poignant

To tell aloud

under a minute · 36 words

Subjects

Youth Priorities Aging Age Mortality Time

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