Age Can Bud Again!
It takes years to grow an oak -- and a man. Both lumber and brains season with time.
Deep rivers have had the flow of many waters, and deep minds have had the passing of many thoughts.
Most of the great men of history distinguished themselves after fifty. Distinction requires more than impulsive action - guided movement; more than high speed direction.
The University of Hard Knocks has its lessons; they are hard, but effective. The price of getting wiser is getting older, plus getting a few bumps and bruises. Years should teach, and, if one is apt student, they will.
George Herbert 1593-1633 "And now in age I bud again.