Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Life's Tragedy is that we get old to soon and wise too late.

Life's Tragedy is that we get old to soon and wise too late.

Summary

This quote expresses the unfortunate reality that in life, we often mature and gain wisdom only after it would have been more beneficial to possess it earlier. It highlights the irony that as humans, we tend to grow old in age before truly understanding and appreciating the wisdom and knowledge we have acquired through our experiences. The quote serves as a reminder to cherish and make use of our wisdom while we still have time, rather than waiting until it becomes too late to fully utilize it.

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