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Age Quote by Plato

“Rather I think that a man who ... is willing ... to value learning as long as he lives, not supposing that old age brings him wisdom of itself, will necessarily pay more attention to the rest of his life.” quote by Plato
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““Rather I think that a man who ... is willing ... to value learning as long as he lives, not supposing that old age brings him wisdom of itself, will necessarily pay more attention to the rest of his life.””

Plato

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Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book VII, Plato, 380 BC

Continuous learning throughout life is essential; wisdom does not automatically come with age, so one must actively seek knowledge.

In simple terms: Keep learning all life.

Key Takeaway

Never rely on age for wisdom.

Themes

learning wisdom lifelong growth

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career advancement
  • personal development
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology human development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cultivate curiosity daily?
  • What habits sustain lifelong learning?
A Different Perspective

Age alone does not guarantee insight; effort is required.

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