Growth In Wisdom

“Growth in wisdom may be exactly measured by decrease in bitterness” Friedrich Nietzsche

This one made me stop and think this morning. I realized when considering people I know that as we are getting older my friends and acquaintances do seem to be polarizing as far as their level of bitterness. My take on it is that it seems to correlate with the level to which they take on the victim ideology. I think that as we reach the age where we start to reflect on our lives many who haven't gotten where they wanted to be become bitter at the world. Others who have or who for whatever reason have decided to assume responsibility for themselves become more grateful for what they have.