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A hundred things are done today in the divine name of Youth, that if they showed their true colors would be seen by righ
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"A hundred things are done today in the divine name of Youth, that if they showed their true colors would be seen by rights to belong rather to old age"

- Wyndham Lewis

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This quote by Wyndham Lewis recommends that much of the activities and choices that are credited to youth are really more particular of old age. He indicates that if these activities and choices were to be judged on their own benefits, they would be seen to be better for an older generation. This might be interpreted as a criticism of the method which youth are often given too much obligation and power, and are expected to act in a way that is not always in line with their age. It could likewise be viewed as a cautioning to the older generation, to be knowledgeable about the capacity for young people to be benefited from and to be given excessive duty. Ultimately, this quote functions as a pointer that age need to not be the sole consider identifying the appropriateness of an action or decision.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Wyndham Lewis between November 18, 1882 and March 7, 1957. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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