- The disappointment of manhood succeeds the delusion of youth.
- <01> Разочарования зрелого возраста приходят на смену заблуждениям юности. Disraeli (Дизраэли).
Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом. Академик.ру. 2011.
Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом. Академик.ру. 2011.
man|hood — «MAN hud», noun. 1. the condition or time of being a man: »The boy was about to enter manhood. The disappointment of manhood succeeds to the delusion of youth (Benjamin Disraeli). 2. courage; manliness; character or qualities of a man: »Some… … Useful english dictionary
de|lu|sion — «dih LOO zhuhn», noun. 1. a false belief or opinion: »She was under the delusion that she could pass any test without studying for it. The belief that a pleasant personality alone will make a man successful is a delusion. SYNONYM(S): See syn.… … Useful english dictionary