I have always said this of Tony: he immatures with age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says someone immatures with age, meaning they become less mature.
- In plain terms
- That person gets less mature as they get older.
- What can you take from it?
- Age does not always bring maturity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does age bring wisdom?
- How do we judge character?
Another view
This is a subjective judgment with no evidence provided.
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