Morality comes with the sad wisdom of age, when the sense of curiosity has withered.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Morality often arises when curiosity fades and age brings caution.
- In plain terms
- Old people are more moral because they stop asking questions.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not assume morality comes with age.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does age make you more moral?
- Is curiosity a threat to ethics?
Another view
Age often brings experience that improves ethical judgment.
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