Meaning of the word "age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul" in English
What does "age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul
US /eɪdʒ meɪ ˈrɪŋ.kəl ðə feɪs, bʌt læk ʌv ɪnˈθuː.zi.æz.əm ˈrɪŋ.kəlz ðə soʊl/
UK /eɪdʒ meɪ ˈrɪŋ.kəl ðə feɪs, bʌt læk ɒv ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm ˈrɪŋ.kəlz ðə səʊl/
Phrase
a proverb suggesting that while physical aging is inevitable, losing one's passion and interest in life is what truly makes a person old or weary
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Remember that age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul; stay curious and active.
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She lived by the motto that age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.