Be wise with speed; A fool at forty is a fool indeed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seek wisdom early, as adult foolishness is permanent.
- In plain terms
- Learn now or you will be stuck being foolish forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Acquire wisdom while you are still young.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it too late to learn wisdom now?
- How do you define being wise?
Another view
People can learn and change even at forty or beyond.
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