We pay when old for the excesses of youth.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Old age often brings consequences or bills from reckless choices made in youth.
- In plain terms
- You pay for your youthful mistakes when you are old.
- What can you take from it?
- Youthful choices can have long-term costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits are you paying for now?
- Do you consider future costs today?
Another view
Not all youth excesses result in future penalties.
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