Quote by Pearl Buck

The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible -- and achieve it, generation after generation.

The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore th

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This quote suggests that the lack of knowledge and experience in young people often leads them to be ambitious and take on seemingly impossible challenges. While their lack of prudence may seem reckless, it is precisely this combination of naivety and determination that enables them to accomplish great things. The quote highlights the consistent pattern throughout generations where the young, unburdened by the knowledge of what is considered impossible, take risks and achieve remarkable success.

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