winter of life
Example Sentences
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And I began to feel in the boys a curious, wary, bewildered despair, as though they were now settling in for the long, hard winter of life.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
It is true Dhyana that makes us bloom and smile, while the winter of life covets us with frost and snow.
From The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan by Nukariya, Kaiten
This is surely a grand provision for old age, a life insurance worthy of the name, a home for the winter of life, and a blessed assurance with regard to one's eternity.
From The Shepherd Psalm A Meditation by Evans, William
He had entered upon the winter of life, that sprinkles the head with snow that never melts, but he was still hale, ruddy, and active.
From The Golden Dog by Kirby, William
When one reaches the winter of life one realises life’s sadness; for the hope of spring, and the contentment of summer belong to the days that are numbered.
From Imprudence by Young, F.E. Mills
