The answer is: No matter how older or wiser we get, we’ll never know everything … We only hope that we all know what we need to know to be good in this world, and to know what we need to know to survive … :)
I wish I could remember who wrote that when she was little, she marveled at the fact that Grownups were so steady and resourceful and aware of everything and capable of anything and so well-centered and so wise and clever, and she yearned for that state of masterful control. Then she grew up, and found out the truth.
High school students have it all figured out. “When I turn 18, I’m going to get emancipated! I’m gonna move out. Get a job. Get a car, Get an apartment. It’s gonna be tight! No ones gonna tell me what to do!” I try not to laugh too hard!
Bilan over 2 years ago
C’mon. Everyone knows that teens know everything.
Gent over 2 years ago
We may never know all the answers, kid.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 2 years ago
(Your age +10)
therese_callahan2002 over 2 years ago
Bring him back to Earth, and send him to see Mr. Whoopee.
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Only politicians have all the answers, and they are all wrong.
gopher gofer over 2 years ago
♪ but i was so much older then, i’m younger than that now…
Skeptical Meg over 2 years ago
Richard Thompson had it right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRwc_1sILkQ
gantech over 2 years ago
Welcome to life, kid.
awcoffman over 2 years ago
Once you figure it all out, you’ll never relax again. As Iris Dement sang, “Let the Mystery Be”.
geese28 over 2 years ago
I was about to recommend dr mel for your question but….let’s just you don’t want to be another “Winky”
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
Realizing there IS no answer is a KIND of answer.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
You should live so long. :)
dv over 2 years ago
I thought it was the other way around, when you are a kid you think you know everything because you don’t know what you don’t know
Calvins Brother over 2 years ago
Once you know the answers, new questions come up.
KenDHoward1 over 2 years ago
The answer is: No matter how older or wiser we get, we’ll never know everything … We only hope that we all know what we need to know to be good in this world, and to know what we need to know to survive … :)
kartis over 2 years ago
60….70?
stamps over 2 years ago
I don’t even have all the questions.
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
Suffice it to say, you’ll know more than you do now.
Dragoncat over 2 years ago
I’m 52, and I’m still trying to figure things out. And to make things worse, Bermuda’s retirement age might go up to 70. So…
ChukLitl Premium Member over 2 years ago
It good when you realize most of the questions are irrelevant.
AndrewSihler over 2 years ago
I wish I could remember who wrote that when she was little, she marveled at the fact that Grownups were so steady and resourceful and aware of everything and capable of anything and so well-centered and so wise and clever, and she yearned for that state of masterful control. Then she grew up, and found out the truth.
Andrew Bosch Premium Member over 2 years ago
After reaching adulthood, you notice that most of what you worried about doesn’t matter and that there are other, fewer important battles.
globalenterprize1990 over 2 years ago
High school students have it all figured out. “When I turn 18, I’m going to get emancipated! I’m gonna move out. Get a job. Get a car, Get an apartment. It’s gonna be tight! No ones gonna tell me what to do!” I try not to laugh too hard!