4 Aristotle Quotes on Youth

Aristotle quotes on youth

9. The young have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things-and that means having exalted notions. They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning.... All their mistakes are in the direction of doing things excessively and vehemently. They overdo everything; they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else.

65. Young people are in a condition like permanent intoxication, because youth is sweet and they are growing.

114. It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

168. Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.