Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at...

Who said "Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at... "?

"Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at... " is one of a famous quotes by Isak Dinesen. Complete quote is as follows;
"Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine."

What is "Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at... "?

"Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine." This is a quote by Isak Dinesen which is about Age & Business. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
• Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

What does "Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Business although it also includes other themes like Age & Business. It is attributed to Isak Dinesen. Complete quote is as follows;
"Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine."