While I think this quote is, well, true…I also think it’s about a state of mind.
Have you ever heard the phrase, “old soul?”
It means someone is wise beyond their years.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that “old” truly is a state of mind…
If you do what you can…mind, body and soul, then age is just a number.
And the “wisdom” is actually bestowed upon those who seek it.
Don’t believe me?
Have you not seen older adults who seemed to have regressed to childhood vs. grown wiser?
So while it could be a true statement, I think the true “tragedy” is believing that this is always true.
It’s all in how you wish to live and love your life.