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Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in th
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"Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in their days, but unluckily they themselves are left as an example"

- Alexander Pope

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This quote by Alexander Pope is a commentary on the propensity of some elderly people to glamorize their youth. They typically mention it as if it was a time of excellence, as if there were no absurdity or errors made. Pope is suggesting that this is not the case, which these senior people are in reality living examples of the foolishness that existed in their youth. He is implying that they are not as smart as they think they are, which they must not be so quick to judge the present generation. This quote acts as a reminder that we must not be so quick to judge the past, which we ought to be mindful of our own mistakes and imperfections. It is a pointer to be simple and to acknowledge that we are all efficient in making errors.
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Alexander Pope This quote is written / told by Alexander Pope between May 21, 1688 and May 30, 1744. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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