Longevity: Wisdom's Catalytic Crucible

coberst · 02-12-2006, 01:51 PM

Longevity: Wisdom’s Catalytic Crucible

Wisdom is the promise of longevity fulfilled. Wisdom comes not with age but with longevity that has fulfilled its promise. Wisdom does not happen by age and osmosis but through the catalytic action of curiosity, caring, and hard work.

Lon · 02-12-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by coberst

Longevity: Wisdom’s Catalytic Crucible

Wisdom is the promise of longevity fulfilled. Wisdom comes not with age but with longevity that has fulfilled its promise. Wisdom does not happen by age and osmosis but through the catalytic action of curiosity, caring, and hard work.

As a 71 year old myself, I buy your statement 100%.

coberst · 02-13-2006, 06:20 AM

Wisdom requires knowledge and understanding. Before the age of 40 we are often so very busy with job and family that we do not have time for the study and thinking that wisdom requires. Later when time is available we can begin the process of understanding our self and our world. Longevity provides the opportunity if we have the will, curiosity, and caring to accomplish the hard work.

bigdaddy · 02-13-2006, 06:27 AM

Are you suggesting that wisdom gained before the age of 40 is not as valid as that acquired after 40?

coberst · 02-13-2006, 08:00 AM

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Are you suggesting that wisdom gained before the age of 40 is not as valid as that acquired after 40?

No--I am suggesting that most people havn't much time and energy for these important matters until mid-life.

spot · 02-13-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by coberst

No--I am suggesting that most people havn't much time and energy for these important matters until mid-life.

You should, perhaps, meet my daughter.

bigdaddy · 02-13-2006, 10:24 AM

How many people are you suggesting?

02-12-2006, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
coberst Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,123	Longevity: Wisdom's Catalytic Crucible Longevity: Wisdom’s Catalytic Crucible Wisdom is the promise of longevity fulfilled. Wisdom comes not with age but with longevity that has fulfilled its promise. Wisdom does not happen by age and osmosis but through the catalytic action of curiosity, caring, and hard work.
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02-13-2006, 06:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
coberst Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,123	Re: Longevity: Wisdom's Catalytic Crucible Wisdom requires knowledge and understanding. Before the age of 40 we are often so very busy with job and family that we do not have time for the study and thinking that wisdom requires. Later when time is available we can begin the process of understanding our self and our world. Longevity provides the opportunity if we have the will, curiosity, and caring to accomplish the hard work.
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bigdaddy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In Neverland Posts: 60	Re: Longevity: Wisdom's Catalytic Crucible How many people are you suggesting?
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