Quote by Anna Quindlen

One of the useful things about age is realizing conventional wisdom is often simply inertia with a candy coating of conformity.

One of the useful things about age is realizing conventional

Summary

This quote highlights the value of maturing and gaining wisdom as we grow older. It suggests that with age, we come to realize that many widely accepted beliefs and attitudes in society are oftentimes just the result of habit or conformity, rather than a well-justified understanding of what is truly beneficial or true. It encourages us to critically examine the status quo and not be swayed solely by popular opinion or societal norms, recognizing that true wisdom lies in questioning and challenging conventional wisdom.

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Wisdom Life Conformity

By Anna Quindlen

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