An octogenarian got his second university degree. To the interviewer who asked him, "Why did you take a second degree at 80?", he answered, "For the same reason I took the first one when I was 25. I was interested in the subject." After smiling at his wit, a deep wisdom can be detected under this humorous answer, an answer that may be useful to folks of all ages. Keeping active, being cheerful and, most of all, always remaining interested in something seem to be the best ways to face the twilight of life. Losing interest, becoming indifferent or careless are features that afflict people of all ages, though. An expression that seems very popular is "Whatever!", uttered with a bored expression. Although it may be referred to a particular situation or conversation, it also indicates a specific attitude: indifference, carelessness. And this is quite revealing of someone's character. It has been proven that any trait (especially negative) that a person has when young, will be magnified in their old age. Therefore...Beware!
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