springtime of life

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Such charming tales of lovely young people who, dying in the springtime of life, were fittingly changed into spring flowers, have probably a dark background.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

I recalled the springtime of life, when I learned this famous Elegy by heart as a pleasant task, and, as yet unsophisticated by critical notions, accepted it as perfect.

From Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 2 Great Britain and Ireland, Part 2 by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)

And youth is the springtime of life, in which, if there be not a fair share of enthusiasm, little will be attempted, and still less done.

From Character by Smiles, Samuel

Here, on my right hand, were grouped the scholars; children in the springtime of life, as it were.

From Windyridge by Riley, W.

It became associated with the springtime of life and thus signified inexperience, but as the color of vegetation it also meant life itself and became a symbol of immortality.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew