Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shyness is charming in young people but unbecoming in older adults.
- In plain terms
- Shyness is nice for youth but bad for old age.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt your behavior to your stage of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value shyness more in children?
- How do expectations change with age?
Another view
Sometimes reserved people are simply more thoughtful, not immature.
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