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There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick
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"There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick"

- Kin Hubbard

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This quote by Kin Hubbard is an amusing way of revealing the aggravation of handling a young adult who is too old to be disregarded, however too young to be disciplined. It indicates that the individual is too immature to understand the repercussions of their actions, yet too old to be dealt with like a kid. This can be a tight spot for adults to manage, as they may seem like they have no control over the circumstance. The quote likewise recommends that the individual is most likely to be rather irritating, as they are not mature sufficient to understand the significance of respecting authority. Eventually, this quote is a funny way of revealing the trouble of handling a young person who is not rather mature adequate to comprehend the repercussions of their actions.

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Kin Hubbard This quote is written / told by Kin Hubbard between September 1, 1868 and December 26, 1930. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 52 other quotes.

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