An abstract philosophical reflection that life's harsh truth

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The truth of many maxims of age gives too little pleasure to be allowed till it is felt; and the miseries of life would be increased beyond all human power of endurance, if we were to enter the world with the same opinions we carry from it.

— Samuel Johnson

Also attributed to: JoHNSON

The point

An abstract philosophical reflection that life's harsh truths often cannot be understood until personally experienced.

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 12:1Proverbs 3:1-2

Audience

Adults

Tone

Reflective

To tell aloud

under a minute · 47 words

Subjects

Age Wisdom Experience

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