--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's crazy how as we grow older we hide…" description: "\"It's crazy how as we grow older we hide our emotions more. Yet infants and babies barely have the mental capacity as older people.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/anonymous-1_older-people_it-s-crazy-how-as-we-grow-older-we-hide_679169.jpg" --- # It's crazy how as we grow older we hide our emotions more… ![“It's crazy how as we grow older we hide our emotions more. Yet infants and babies barely have the mental capacity as older people.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/anonymous-1_older-people_it-s-crazy-how-as-we-grow-older-we-hide_679169.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/anonymous-1_older-people_it-s-crazy-how-as-we-grow-older-we-hide_679169.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/anonymous-1_older-people_it-s-crazy-how-as-we-grow-older-we-hide_679169.jpg) > “It's crazy how as we grow older we hide our emotions more. Yet infants and babies barely have the mental capacity as older people.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Older people often suppress feelings, while infants lack the cognitive ability to process emotions. **In simple terms:** Adults hide emotions; infants can't understand them. Key Takeaway Recognize and express feelings despite age. Themes emotions age psychology Mood reflective concerned Type advice observational When to use this quote - parenting - mental health counseling - self‑reflection - relationship building Key Concepts emotional regulation developmental psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does age affect emotional expression? - What can help adults stay emotionally open? 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