Common Quote by David Eddings
“...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.”
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.
Offer patience to those who err in speech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- elderly care
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to careless words from elders?
- What grace can you extend in such moments?
Age does not excuse harmful language.