Quote by Ignatius Sancho

Old folks love to seem wise- and if you are silly enough to correspond with grey hairs, take the consequence.

Old folks love to seem wise- and if you are silly enough to

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This quote suggests that older people often enjoy appearing wise and offering advice to younger individuals. However, the quote also warns that if one chooses to engage in conversations or seek advice from older people, they should be prepared for the consequences, which may involve listening to potentially old-fashioned or outdated ideas. Essentially, it cautions against blindly accepting older people's wisdom and encourages critical thinking when engaging with individuals of different age groups.

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