You've made some points here. Sometimes I reasons why there's a saying that a fool at 40 is a fool forever. Anyways, someone may be advanced in age but lack knowledge or maybe is limited because wisdom is of two category. The urban wisdom and the rural wisdom.
A villager of 60 years would say that marriage is only meant for people that are advanced in age. You can't be 25 and contemplate marriage. It's a taboo. An educated urbaner of 20 years would say marrying early has lot of benefits which includes ability to train that child while you're still agile and young blood too would flow in that child's bloodstreams. 🤣🤣😉
Both reasoning are wise but
Which would you say Sir?
You've hit the nail on the head. It's fascinating how different perspectives on wisdom can clash, even within the same society. It's true, there's no single "right" answer when it comes to things like marriage. It's all about what works best for the individual and their circumstances.
That's what makes life so interesting, right? We all have our own unique experiences and beliefs that shape our views. I think it's important to respect both rural and urban wisdom, because each has its own value. It's all about finding the balance that works for you.
Mind you, as much I said not all elderly are wise people, I did not also say all elderly are stupid people... I just highlighted the fact that even stupid people grow old...
Let me ask a common belief around this part of Africa. Do you accept that all old people are witches? Exactly, 😂😂. If someone is elderly but rich, the person is considered to be enjoying their wealth but if that person is poor, I bet you the tune will be different.