--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think how old a person is has…" description: "\"“I don't think how old a person is has anything to do with what he really is himself.”\" — Walter D. Edmonds" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/walter-d-edmonds-286211_old-person_i-don-t-think-how-old-a-person-is-has-an_2373952.jpg" --- # I don't think how old a person is has anything to do with… ![“I don't think how old a person is has anything to do with what he really is himself.” quote by Walter D. Edmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/walter-d-edmonds-286211_old-person_i-don-t-think-how-old-a-person-is-has-an_2373952.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/walter-d-edmonds-286211_old-person_i-don-t-think-how-old-a-person-is-has-an_2373952.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/walter-d-edmonds-286211_old-person_i-don-t-think-how-old-a-person-is-has-an_2373952.jpg) > ““I don't think how old a person is has anything to do with what he really is himself.”” Walter D. Edmonds ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Age does not determine true self; identity is independent of chronological years. **In simple terms:** Age isn’t who you truly are. Key Takeaway Judge people by character, not age. Themes identity age self‑perception philosophy human nature Mood thoughtful inspirational Type Old person:0 Person:1 Don Think:0 Person Really:0 Think Old:0 When to use this quote - interpersonal interactions - career decisions - self‑reflection Key Concepts existentialism personal growth social bias Questions to Reflect On - How does society’s age bias affect self‑identity? - Can age be a source of wisdom? A Different Perspective May ignore age‑related experiences. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Old person](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/old-person/) ## Related quotes > [As we grow older we think more and more of old persons and of old things and places. 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