No one over thirty-five is worth meeting who has not something to teach us, --something more than we could learn for ourselves, from a book.

Summary

This quote suggests that meeting someone older than thirty-five can be valuable if they have something to teach us that goes beyond what we can learn from books. It emphasizes that personal experiences, wisdom, and perspectives gained from living are essential sources of knowledge. The quote suggests that people who are worth meeting and learning from are those who can provide insights and lessons that cannot be solely obtained by reading books alone.

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