Quote by J. B. Priestley

When I was young there was no respect for the young, and now that I am old there is no respect for the old. I missed out coming and going.

When I was young there was no respect for the young, and now

Summary

This quote reflects the lament of someone who feels that they have been disregarded and overlooked by society at two different stages of life â€“ their youth and their old age. It highlights the irony of their experience: when they were young, they didn't receive the respect and acknowledgment they desired, and now that they are old, they still face a lack of respect and disregard. It conveys a sense of feeling excluded and overlooked throughout their life, as they feel they missed out on the recognition they deserved both in their youth and in their ageing.

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