Youth is ever apt to judge in haste, and lose the medium in the wild extreme.
PsychologyBalanceDecision makingJudgmentPersonal growthYouth
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Youth often judges quickly and ends up missing balance by swinging to extremes.
- In plain terms
- Young people judge fast and lose moderation.
- What can you take from it?
- Think before judging to avoid extremes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does haste affect my decisions?
- When have I missed balance by judging too fast?
Another view
Not all haste leads to extreme outcomes; sometimes quick decisions are needed.
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