Age Quote by Walter Mosley
“Chirren [children] is the most dangerous creatures on the earth, with the exception of young girls between the ages of fifteen and forty-two.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Devil in a Blue Dress, 1990
Children are generally harmless, but young women in a specific age range can be particularly dangerous.
In simple terms: Young women 15‑42 can be dangerous.
Beware of certain youthful influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- workplace
- community safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why label a whole age group as dangerous?
- How can we address risky behavior without bias?
Generalization risks stereotyping.