Age Quote by Richard N. Haass
“Difficult choices, unlike red wine, rarely improve with age.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Decision Making, 2015
Some choices worsen over time, unlike wine that improves; age can diminish their value.
In simple terms: Bad decisions get worse.
Reevaluate choices regularly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal relationships
- investment choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices have you let age degrade?
- Can you salvage a deteriorating decision?
Some decisions may improve with reflection and new information.