Hundred Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
“Never trust anyone under one hundred!”
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Unseen Guard", 2015
Caution against trusting those who are too young or inexperienced, implying wisdom comes with age.
In simple terms: Don't trust people under a hundred years old.
Key Takeaway
Seek counsel from experienced individuals.
Themes
trust
age
wisdom
experience
caution
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mentoring
- leadership
- decision making
Key Concepts
generational knowledge
authority
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate wisdom beyond age?
- What qualities matter more than years?
A Different Perspective
Not all elders are wise; age doesn't guarantee sound judgment.
![“Nearly all the writing of our time is likely to disappear in a hundred years. Certainly most readers - and nearly all critics - feel that [Kurt] Vonnegut started to repeat himself, to grow increasingly self-indulgent and meandering, and to sometimes just blather in his later work. But his books up…” quote by Michael Dirda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ed7/michael-dirda-3414_1960s_nearly-all-the-writing-of-our-time-is-li_13506.jpg)
