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A youth with his first cigar makes himself sick a youth with his first girl makes other people sick
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"A youth with his first cigar makes himself sick; a youth with his first girl makes other people sick"

- Mary Wilson Little

About this Quote

This quote is an amusing way of stating that youths often make mistakes when they are unskilled. The very first part of the quote is describing the reality that a young person who has actually never smoked a cigar in the past will likely become ill from the experience. The 2nd part of the quote is describing the truth that a young person who has actually never ever been in a romantic relationship prior to might not know how to act appropriately and might make other individuals unpleasant.

Overall, this quote is a suggestion that young people need to take their time and learn from their errors. It is essential to be aware of the effects of our actions and to be conscious of how our habits impacts others. With experience and maturity, we can learn to make better choices and progress people.

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Mary Wilson Little This quote is written / told by Mary Wilson Little between December 2, 1866 and March 25, 1957. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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