Age Quote by Bernard Berenson
“I never felt that there was anything enviable in youth. I cannot recall that any of us, as youths, admired our condition to excess or had a desire to prolong it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and Youth, 1910
Youth is not inherently enviable; it lacks the depth and appreciation that come with age.
In simple terms: Youth lacks depth.
Value experience over youth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- education
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of youth do you cherish?
- How does experience reshape your view of youth?
Youth can be cherished for its potential.