...as young and as ancient as Spring....

J.r.r. Tolkien
About This Quote

Young, is the state of being immature. Ancient is the state of being old. When Shakespeare wrote this quote, he was comparing two vastly different forms of life. Spring is a beautiful season when plants are in full bloom.

It’s a time when people are young and have not yet aged. That’s why it can be used to compare people to plants that are in full bloom.

Source: The Lord Of The Rings

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