The Economic Times

Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligence

An old Egyptian proverb says, People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane? The saying challenges the belief that wisdom automatically comes with age, emphasizing that true maturity is shaped by reflection, learning, accountability, and emotional depth.