Age considers; youth ventures.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Old age favors careful thought while youth prefers taking risks.
- In plain terms
- Older people think before acting while younger ones take chances.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance wisdom with boldness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which stage are you in?
- How do you balance risk and thought?
Another view
It generalizes traits that do not apply to every individual.
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