All that is good in man lies in youthful feeling and mature thought.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human goodness comes from combining the energy of youth with the wisdom of age.
- In plain terms
- Goodness needs youthful feeling and mature thought.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance passion with experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value more?
- How do you grow?
Another view
Goodness can exist without maturity or youth.
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