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What does "we don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" mean?

According to the National Institute for Play, engaging in playful activities can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and improve mental well-being in adults. The renowned quote, "we don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing," attributed to George Bernard Shaw, suggests that our loss of youthful spirit and vigor is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but rather a choice to abandon the fun, curiosity, and engagement of a playful mindset.