Age imprints more wrinkles in the mind than it does on the face.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The aging process affects mental acuity and memory more visibly than it does physical appearance.
- In plain terms
- Old age changes the mind more than it changes the face.
- What can you take from it?
- Mental decline often precedes visible physical aging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your mind changed over time?
- Do you notice your thoughts aging?
Another view
Some people retain sharp minds well into old age.
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