People who refuse to rest honorably on their laurels when they reach 'retirement' age seem very admirable to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She admires people who keep working with dignity after the traditional retirement age.
- In plain terms
- People who keep going after retiring look admirable to her.
- What can you take from it?
- Continued contribution adds value beyond retirement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should people retire at a set age?
- What makes work meaningful?
Another view
Not everyone has the health or opportunity to continue working.
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