Quote by Adlai Stevenson

What a man knows at fifty that he did not know at twenty is for the most part incommunicable.

What a man knows at fifty that he did not know at twenty is

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This quote suggests that there are certain experiences and knowledge gained throughout a person's life that cannot be effectively conveyed to someone younger or less experienced. It implies that wisdom acquired over time is non-transferable because it is shaped by personal growth and cannot easily be translated into words or teachings. The quote likely emphasizes the limitations of verbal communication when it comes to imparting the profound understanding and insights acquired through age and experience.

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