No wise man ever wished to be younger.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wisdom brings acceptance of aging; youth is often a time of error.
- In plain terms
- Older people rarely wish to be young again.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience teaches that age brings value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you wish to be younger?
- What does aging bring?
Another view
Some wise people may still envy the energy of youth.
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