The fact that boys are allowed to exist at all is evidence of a remarkable Christian forbearance among men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bierce jokes that boys are only tolerated due to rare patience from grown men.
- In plain terms
- Men are surprisingly patient with how boys behave.
- What can you take from it?
- It mocks how society puts up with youthful mischief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do adults tolerate youth behavior?
- How should we treat children?
Another view
The quote ignores the value boys bring to society and families.
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