What an elder sees sitting, the young can't see standing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Older people can perceive things that younger people miss because of their different perspectives.
- In plain terms
- Elders see what youths can’t when they’re standing.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience offers insights that youth may overlook.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does standing vs. sitting symbolize?
- How can we bridge generational gaps?
Another view
Youth can also have fresh insights.
More from Gustave Flaubert
To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.
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