We do not count a man's years until he has nothing else to count.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We only start counting our age when we have nothing else to measure our worth by.
- In plain terms
- People focus on age when they have no other value.
- What can you take from it?
- Define yourself by achievements not age.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters about you?
- What defines you?
Another view
It ignores valid reasons to track health or legal age.
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