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“What is passable in youth is detestable in later age” quote by Jane Austen
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““What is passable in youth is detestable in later age””

Jane Austen

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Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811

Youthful tolerance may become moral decay in later life.

In simple terms: Youthful laxity becomes vice.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate lasting moral standards.

Themes

morality age growth

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career development
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does tolerance evolve with age?
  • What values should endure?
A Different Perspective

Some flexibility is healthy in youth.

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