Age Quotes
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
"With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Gratiano prefers an expressive, cheerful life to a deliberately solemn appearance. His speech turns signs of ageing into traces of enjoyment.
Key takeaway:
Make space for humour without using it to avoid serious matters.
Origin of the quote
The Merchant of Venice, Act I, Scene I, Gratiano.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe line opens part of his longer speech about laughter and seriousness. It is fictional dialogue.
