The man of wisdom is the man of years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wisdom comes from living through the years.
- In plain terms
- Old age brings wisdom.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience teaches wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is wisdom only for the old?
- How do you gain wisdom?
Another view
Not all old people are wise.
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While man is growing, life is in decrease; And cradles rock us nearer to the tomb. Our birth is nothing but our death begun.
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