--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Both old and young alike ought to seek…" description: "\"Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former in order that, as age comes over him, he may be young in good things because of the grace of ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4eb/epicurus-1642_age_both-old-and-young-alike-ought-to-seek-w_1501272.jpg" --- # Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former… ![“Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former in order that, as age comes over him, he may be young in good things because of the grace of what has been, and the latter in order that, while he is young, he may at the same time be old, because he has no fear of the things which are to…” quote by Epicurus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4eb/epicurus-1642_age_both-old-and-young-alike-ought-to-seek-w_1501272.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4eb/epicurus-1642_age_both-old-and-young-alike-ought-to-seek-w_1501272.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4eb/epicurus-1642_age_both-old-and-young-alike-ought-to-seek-w_1501272.jpg) > “Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former in order that, as age comes over him, he may be young in good things because of the grace of what has been, and the latter in order that, while he is young, he may at the same time be old, because he has no fear of the things which are to come.” [Epicurus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/epicurus/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seek wisdom at every age: youth learns from experience, elders stay youthful through good deeds and lack of fear of the future. **In simple terms:** Wisdom benefits both young and old. Key Takeaway Cultivate wisdom regardless of age. Themes wisdom age learning fearlessness Mood reflective inspirational Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal growth - mentoring - career planning - risk assessment Key Concepts philosophy ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can you apply wisdom today? - What fears limit your future? 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