Quote by Thomas Carlyle

It were a real increase of human happiness, could all young men from the age of nineteen be covered under barrels, or rendered otherwise invisible; and there left to follow their lawful studies and callings, till they emerged, sadder and wiser, at the age of twenty-five.


It were a real increase of human happiness, could all young

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that if young men were invisible or hidden away until the age of 25, it would lead to a true increase in human happiness. The implication is that young men often make impulsive and unwise decisions during their formative years, and this isolation would spare them and society the consequences of their actions. It highlights the idea that gaining experience and maturity with age can contribute to personal growth and wisdom.

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By Thomas Carlyle
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