'Quemad viejos lenos, leed viejos libros, bebed viejos vinos, tened viejos amigos.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advocates for valuing old things, friends, and experiences over the new.
- In plain terms
- Keep old friends and read old books.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience and longevity often bring deeper value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What old thing holds value for you?
- Why do you keep old things?
Another view
It dismisses the value of innovation.
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