Accompany Quote by Plautus
“Modesty should accompany youth.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of the Schoolgirls, 194 BC
Youth should be modest in behavior and attitude.
In simple terms: Youth needs modesty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate modesty early.
Themes
youth
virtue
behavior
modesty
Mood
reflective
didactic
Type
prescriptive
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- family upbringing
- peer interactions
- career development
Key Concepts
humility
self‑control
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modesty affect youth development?
- What modern contexts challenge modesty?
A Different Perspective
Cultural expectations of modesty vary.
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