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What does it mean?
Youth is characterized by ignorance, and true experience comes with age.
In plain terms
Young people often think they know everything.
What can you take from it?
Age brings perspective and humility.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • reflection
  • aging

Putting it to work

  • embrace learning
  • accept limitations

Questions to consider

  • What do you think you know now?
  • How has age changed your view?

Another view

Age does not guarantee wisdom in everyone.

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