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Jan 13, 2009 2:24 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
At what point in history did youth and beauty become more important than age and wisdom?


In lots of tribal societies, the elders were seen as a source of wisdom and were treasured by their society. Looks were unimportant.

In our own society now, youth and beauty are worshipped far above age and wisdom. What happened? When did the shift occur? Whats important to you ??








Evening people wave
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Jan 13, 2009 2:28 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
dillydally: At what point in history did youth and beauty become more important than age and wisdom?In lots of tribal societies, the elders were seen as a source of wisdom and were treasured by their society. Looks were unimportant.

In our own society now, youth and beauty are worshipped far above age and wisdom. What happened? When did the shift occur? Whats important to you ??Evening people


Hi, Dilly! I agree, and it's especially problematic when someoe is old, wise, *and* beautiful... Then whom do you worship?dunno wink wave
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Jan 13, 2009 2:32 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
Il check back on this in a while ,got dog duties to take care of roll eyes
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Jan 13, 2009 2:42 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Being old & senile, I thrive on pissing younger people off..grin
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Jan 13, 2009 2:42 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
riyablossom
riyablossomriyablossomsomewhere, Pennsylvania USA184 Threads 18 Polls 11,244 Posts
hmmm i think the division in to a concept of youth and beauty and another of age and wisdom itself is a little biased and generalized.

Beauty is not always in the youthful and age doesn't always bring wisdom.

To me its the wisdom hmmm rather more so a kind heart which is " beautiful " . That can itself be a sign of youth in someone older.

A lot of older men and women i have known are far more beautiful both in the way they look and by their nature than many youngsters. While i have seen a handful of youngsters with both inner and external beauty as well.

Its all in the perception of both the person and the observer i guess.

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Jan 13, 2009 2:43 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
jlw45
jlw45jlw45Moyers, Oklahoma USA66 Threads 1 Polls 15,566 Posts
wave hi dillydally....whats the dealy-o ?laugh

i think its all hughe heffners fault...professor laugh
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Jan 13, 2009 2:44 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
hopefloats
hopefloatshopefloatsSlim's Lady, Tennessee USA51 Threads 6,660 Posts
dillydally: At what point in history did youth and beauty become more important than age and wisdom?In lots of tribal societies, the elders were seen as a source of wisdom and were treasured by their society. Looks were unimportant.

In our own society now, youth and beauty are worshipped far above age and wisdom. What happened? When did the shift occur? Whats important to you ??Evening people




And that is another fine question that we will never know the answer to Dilly! hug

Merky
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Jan 13, 2009 2:47 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
StressFree
StressFreeStressFreesmall city, Kalmar Sweden176 Threads 16 Polls 8,986 Posts
dillydally: At what point in history did youth and beauty become more important than age and wisdom?In lots of tribal societies, the elders were seen as a source of wisdom and were treasured by their society. Looks were unimportant.

In our own society now, youth and beauty are worshipped far above age and wisdom. What happened? When did the shift occur? Whats important to you ??Evening people


Hey there dilly!

Well, I'm going to make this short (not feeling to philosophical tonight) and will say this:

wisdom+beauty+inner youth+inner beauty=profit

Whatever the age is.

I've encountered some older people with zero wisdom and maturity, and I've encountered some younger people with a lot of wisdom and maturity.

But on the average, age and wisdom go hand in hand...unless the force is strong in somebody.
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Jan 27, 2009 8:55 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
gangel
gangelgangelPlovdiv, Bulgaria, Hampshire, England UK52 Threads 16 Polls 5,028 Posts
Beauty and wisdom.giggle
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Jan 27, 2009 9:37 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
pretzelman
pretzelmanpretzelmanLas Vegas, Nevada USA43 Threads 1 Polls 2,956 Posts
age,,,isn't it a curious thing??????


a man is an architect for 30 years...everyone wants his knowlege.

a man has been sailing boats for his whole life...people want to seize upon his skills.

a man serves his country for 20 years...he is a hero

..................BUT...................


A man has made love to women for 40 years.....he is a has been and no one wants himconfused
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Jan 27, 2009 10:03 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
druidess6308
druidess6308druidess6308Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA79 Threads 13,695 Posts
riyablossom: hmmm i think the division in to a concept of youth and beauty and another of age and wisdom itself is a little biased and generalized.

Beauty is not always in the youthful and age doesn't always bring wisdom.

To me its the wisdom hmmm rather more so a kind heart which is " beautiful " . That can itself be a sign of youth in someone older.

A lot of older men and women i have known are far more beautiful both in the way they look and by their nature than many youngsters. While i have seen a handful of youngsters with both inner and external beauty as well.

Its all in the perception of both the person and the observer i guess.


Beautifully said, Riya. I agree...and couldn't have said it better. wine
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Jan 27, 2009 11:48 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
Beauty is in the age of the beholder.
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Jan 27, 2009 11:58 PM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
CuspofMagic
CuspofMagicCuspofMagiclight, South Australia Australia278 Threads 7,904 Posts
druidess6308: Cusp...I was amazed at the length and vehemence of your post. And I loved it.
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Jan 28, 2009 12:00 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
Another of mine confused who's been searching through my profile ?? laugh
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Jan 28, 2009 12:02 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
dillydally: Another of mine who's been searching through my profile ??


I would Gangel never tell Gangel you who has Gangel been pulling up Gangel old threads.......scold
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Jan 28, 2009 12:03 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
mbcasey: I would Gangel never tell Gangel you who has Gangel been pulling up Gangel old threads.......






laugh laugh so do you know who it was then ?? tongue
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Jan 28, 2009 12:05 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
dillydally: so do you know who it was then ??
grin dancing
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Jan 28, 2009 3:20 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
cristina
cristinacristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands286 Threads 10 Polls 17,243 Posts
My crushes have always been on elder men in heresmitten
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Jan 28, 2009 3:34 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
Lagoona22
Lagoona22Lagoona22Bugibba, Majjistral Malta161 Threads 11 Polls 10,711 Posts
I think beauty is the thing which initially attracts us, but it never keeps us....I'd rather live with an "average" sweetheart, than a stunning "beatch"....

Apropos beauty as art:

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Jan 28, 2009 5:30 AM CST youth and beauty or age and wisdom?
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
Lagoona22: I think beauty is the thing which initially attracts us, but it never keeps us....I'd rather live with an "average" sweetheart, than a stunning "beatch"....

Apropos beauty as art:




^^^^^ that's a cool site ! popcorn
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