Quote by Mason Cooley

At sixty, I know little more about wisdom than I did at thirty, but I know a great deal more about folly.

At sixty, I know little more about wisdom than I did at thir

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This quote suggests that despite reaching the age of sixty, the speaker feels that their understanding of wisdom has not significantly increased compared to when they were thirty. However, they have gained a substantial amount of knowledge about the nature of folly or foolishness. It implies that with age and experience, one becomes acutely aware of the mistakes and poor decisions they have made, highlighting the contrast between their limited wisdom and increased understanding of human fallibility.

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