Was forty, then, too old for work like this? Why should it be? He'd never been afraid- His eye was sure, his hand was steady . . . But dreams had meanings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions if age disqualifies them from work, noting their skills remain sharp despite dreams having deeper meanings.
- In plain terms
- Age does not stop you from working if your skills are still good.
- What can you take from it?
- Skills matter more than age for work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you too old for your goals?
- Do your dreams affect your work?
Another view
Age can sometimes limit physical capacity.
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