Accompany Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“There was great difference in persons; and discretion did not always accompany years, nor was youth always without it.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Peter Collinson, 1750
Age and youth don't guarantee wisdom; discretion varies independently of experience.
In simple terms: Wisdom isn’t tied to age.
Cultivate discretion regardless of age.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mentoring
- career advice
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can youth develop discretion?
- What role does experience play in judgment?
Experience can still be valuable.