You're never too old to learn

Meaning: Learning is a lifelong process.

Origin: Latin proverb (Numquam est sero discere) attributed to Seneca, 1st century AD.

Translations

• French: On apprend à tout âge (literally: You learn at every age)
• Spanish: Nunca es tarde para aprender (literally: It's never late to learn)
• Japanese: 学びに年齢はない (Manabi ni nenrei wa nai) (literally: There is no age for learning)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• There's no such thing as a free lunch — Everything has a hidden cost.
• Hope for the best, prepare for the worst — Optimism should be balanced with practical preparation.
• Don't make a mountain out of a molehill — Don't exaggerate small problems.
• The grass withers, but the flower fades — All worldly things are temporary.
• First come, first served — Opportunities go to those who arrive early.
• A fool and his money are soon parted — Foolish people quickly lose their wealth.

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