I love the theory, that Elfs are literally the lazyest race in all of fantasy.
Because you literally cannot find a low level vampire. They do not exist, since they hunt every night for hundreds of years.
On the other hand, you can find many 300+ year old elfs, who are level 3.
Really? You couldn't be assed to kill a single rat every decade to get to the level 10 already?
@TenaciousGoat
Well, no. You might not do anything important. But, you will find a hobby. And in case it is smithing for example, you will become Celebrimbor before you even know it.
@LukeAlmighty I think elfs have also been imbued with a certain wisdom that other races aren't. But that isn't an excuse not exercise every now and then. 
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@LukeAlmighty they probably have high level arts, but nobody else can understand wtf is going on with them. I'm imagining it is the equivalent of showing a caveman Dream Theater or Animals As Leaders.
@beardalaxy
Humans: Learn high magic in 50 years of study.
Dwarfs: Learn the highest smithing in 40 years.
Elfs with 500 years to train:
EMERALD EATER 
@LukeAlmighty When you believe you have all the time in the world you accomplish very little. It makes perfect sense.