"What an elder sees sitting; the young can't see standing"
- Gustave Flaubert
About this Quote
This quote by Gustave Flaubert highlights the difference in viewpoint in between the older and more youthful generations. It suggests that as we age and get more life experience, we are able to see things from a various perspective. The "senior" in this quote has the advantage of sitting, which represents a position of wisdom and reflection. They have the ability to see things that the "young" can not see because they are standing, representing an absence of experience and understanding. This quote advises us that with age comes a much deeper understanding and insight into the world, and that we must value the wisdom of our elders.
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