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As we grow older, our capacity for enjoyment shrinks, but not our appetite for it.


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This page presents the quote "As we grow older, our capacity for enjoyment shrinks, but not our appetite for it.". Author of this quote is Mignon McLaughlin. This quote is about capacity, appetite, aging, age, shrinks, enjoyment,.