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Starzeje ten tylko, kto sobie zestarzeć dozwala.
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The quote presents growing old as more than the passage of time. It suggests that a person becomes old when they allow themselves to accept that identity or condition. In this view, “allows himself” points to personal attitude and choice, while “grows old” describes giving in to a sense of decline.
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