Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Specimen Days V: A Discovery of Old Age

This is one of my favorites so far, because I think the message is important.

Whitman describes how many of the best and most important things in life are not truly identified as such at first. It can take time, and much reevaluation, to understand something's value. Sometimes it will come suddenly, like an epiphany, and sometimes you slowly gain wisdom over weeks, months, years. But I think that is a good thing. I think it is good to take the time to truly understand something, as opposed to just declaring it the best right from the start. It gives it a deeper meaning.

It's a nice sentiment. I like it.

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