Quote
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
Note
This observation reverses conventional wisdom about aging. It leans toward an internal standard—suggesting that vitality comes from maintaining playfulness and curiosity rather than from chronological age alone. The statement hints that what we call 'growing old' might be partly a loss of spirit rather than just physical change. This wisdom encourages preserving joy and spontaneity regardless of years.