I once asked myself if old people really deserve respect. Most of us have at least some respect for the men and women who're old (I have a lot), but I asked myself the reason why we do so and if it's justified.
John Forbes Nash and his wife Alicia, young.
I've concluded that yes, all old people, whether or not they've achieved something in life, deserve respect from people who're young. The fact that all old people have seen and sailed through the many facets of life, the highs and the lows, the pretty and the ugly, makes them worthy of respect. They might not be able to burn bright, but they hold much sense and wisdom. They might not have earned as much money as you, but they've surely earned more wisdom. They were all young once, and you will all be old one day.
P.S. Once again, I just queried this thought on Google and found that it has been discussed a lot!
I've concluded that yes, all old people, whether or not they've achieved something in life, deserve respect from people who're young. The fact that all old people have seen and sailed through the many facets of life, the highs and the lows, the pretty and the ugly, makes them worthy of respect. They might not be able to burn bright, but they hold much sense and wisdom. They might not have earned as much money as you, but they've surely earned more wisdom. They were all young once, and you will all be old one day.
John Forbes Nash, old.
P.S. Once again, I just queried this thought on Google and found that it has been discussed a lot!
Completely agree. There's always something which we can learn from them every time we spend quality time with them.
ReplyDeleteBut I think it's wholly true for all old people but may be not for all elders (even if middle aged)...No?
"They were all young once, and you will all be old one day." Well said!:)
All old people, but no, not all elders. Agree.
ReplyDeleteThank you.