When we looked at the life cycle in our 40s, we looked to old people for wisdom. At 80, though, we look at other 80-year-olds to see who got wise and who not. Lots of old people don't get wise, but you don't get wise unless you age.
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"When we looked at the life cycle in our 40s, we looked to old people for wisdom. At 80, though, we look at other 80-year-olds to see who got wise and who not. Lots of old people don't get wise, but you don't get wise unless you age." — Erik Erikson #lifewisdom
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When we looked at the life cycle in our 40s, we looked to old people for wisdom. At 80, though, we look at other 80-year-olds to see who got wise and who not. Lots of old people don't get wise, but you don't get wise unless you age. — Erik Erikson
About Erik Erikson
Erik Erikson was a Psychologist from Germany (1902–1994).
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Who said "When we looked at the life cycle in our 40s, we looked to old people for wisdom…"?
This quote is attributed to Erik Erikson, a Psychologist from Germany.
When did Erik Erikson live?
Erik Erikson lived from 1902 – 1994.
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