Which of these two sayings do you believe in?
By pheenkeesh
@pheenkeesh (103)
Philippines
November 2, 2012 12:58pm CST
Long story short, I'm an college student and am several years older than my other peers. There's always this notion that younger people pick up lessons faster and greater than their seniors. It's a bit discouraging, because I'm planning to take up new subjects including a foreign language. So I'm wondering which among these sayings to you believe in: (1) "You are never too old to learn" or (2) "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"? Or do these two quotes refer to different scenarios?
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4 responses
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
2 Nov 12
Hi pheenkeesh!
You know, you are the master of your soul. You can do whatever you want as long as you have the courage and perseverance to do it. Those sayings are only created based on the situation where it might be applicable. So those were not true to everybody.
I just believe in the saying: "If you think you can, you can, if you think you can't you are right."
Have a nice day!
@meumeu25 (917)
• United Arab Emirates
2 Nov 12
Hi,
In my own opinion, I think it only depends in how serious and interested you are with how much you want to learn. Every person is different there are stuff that we learn quickly and there are stuff where we are slow. But if you will focus and be very attentive I guess the age wouldn't really matter.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
2 Nov 12
it is all up to you and how you take it. these sayings are just man made and it is not always true. do not let these stupid saying discourage you. Be strong and do what you want to do. there is no age for learning and it is the only truth. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 
