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I met with a man. His name is, "Michael Bush", a very…

“I met with a man. His name is, "Michael Bush", a very sophisticated sage. He said to me, "Michael, don't associate yourself with people in your age bracket, but relate with elderly men, who had achieve in life far more greater than you, and then, there will be no hidden place for jealousy in his…” quote by Michael Bassey Johnson
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““I met with a man. His name is, "Michael Bush", a very sophisticated sage. He said to me, "Michael, don't associate yourself with people in your age bracket, but relate with elderly men, who had achieve in life far more greater than you, and then, there will be no hidden place for jealousy in his heart, but if you happen to mingle with your mates, they will always say, "why always Michael, why not me?" and you'll be poisoned sooner or later.””

Michael Bassey Johnson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seek mentorship from older, accomplished individuals to avoid jealousy and grow wiser.

In simple terms: Learn from elders, not peers.

Key Takeaway

Find mentors beyond your age group.

Themes

mentorship humility personal growth

Mood

thoughtful motivated

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career networking
  • personal development workshops
  • reading biographies

Key Concepts

Intergenerational learning jealousy avoidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you ask for guidance?
  • How can you value diverse experiences?
A Different Perspective

Elders may be unavailable.

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