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“...it's as empty as a merchant's soul. Sorry, Kheldar, it's just an old expression." "That's all right, Beldin," Silk forgave him grandly. "These little slips of the tongue are common in the very elderly.” quote by David Eddings
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“...it's as empty as a merchant's soul. Sorry, Kheldar, it's just an old expression." "That's all right, Beldin," Silk forgave him grandly. "These little slips of the tongue are common in the very elderly.”

David Eddings

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Belgariad (or similar) by David Eddings, 1982

A character dismisses a harsh metaphor, suggesting that elderly people often make slips of the tongue.

In simple terms: Elderly speech can be clumsy but forgivable.

Key Takeaway

Offer patience to those who err in speech.

Themes

age forgiveness communication

Mood

empathetic lighthearted

Type

narrative dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • elderly care
  • intergenerational dialogue

Key Concepts

human frailty social grace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond to careless words from elders?
  • What grace can you extend in such moments?
A Different Perspective

Age does not excuse harmful language.

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