It is perfectly possible that a grandfather can have a more scientific mind than his grandchildren! Societies do not always go forward! Sometimes old generations are much luckier!
Greatness is to stay humble when the whole world calls you great!
A good musician should say: We can live without air but not without music!
If somebody praises you; change the topic!
Acquaintances are always abundant; friends are always scarce!
Our freedom is our sacred cow; no one should touch it! We must be very pious in this holy matter.