En vieillissant on devient plus fou et plus sage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Aging brings a mix of increased foolishness and wisdom simultaneously.
- In plain terms
- As we get older we become both sillier and wiser.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that aging brings both gains in wisdom and losses in judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What wisdom have you gained that you wouldn't trade?
- How do you balance experience with fresh perspectives?
Another view
Some people age without gaining wisdom or losing judgment.
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