Aristotle Quotes on Youth
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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.
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Young people are in a condition like permanent intoxication, because youth is sweet and they are growing.
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It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.
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Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.