Quote by Joseph Addison

Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is slow in both.

Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is s

Summary

This quote reflects on how young men tend to quickly react to and move past insults or offenses, often forgetting about them altogether. On the other hand, as people age, they become slower to let go of such affronts and hold onto grievances for a longer period of time. It suggests that the passage of time and life experience result in a change in how individuals handle and process these negative experiences.

By Joseph Addison

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