I think, as you're growing up, your emotions are just as deep as they are when you're an adult. You're ability to feel lonely, longing, confused or angry are just as deep. We don't feel things more as we get older.
“Praying is like a rocking chair - it'll give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere.”
“Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.”