No, that is the great fallacy: the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful.

Summary

This quote suggests that the commonly held belief that old age automatically brings wisdom is erroneous. The speaker argues that instead of becoming wise, older individuals tend to become more cautious and careful in their actions and decisions. The distinction made is that wisdom is not synonymous with age, as it is often assumed, but rather a separate quality that does not necessarily come with experience or old age.

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