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Youth, abundant wealth, high birth, and inexperience, are, each of them a source of ruin. What then must be the fate of those in whom all four are combined.

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This quote suggests that each of the mentioned characteristics - youth, abundant wealth, high birth, and inexperience - individually have the potential to lead a person to ruin. However, the quote ponders the fate of those who possess all four of these qualities combined. It implies that the combination of these traits can be especially dangerous and detrimental, potentially leading to even greater consequences or downfall. By highlighting the risks of this combination, the quote warns against complacency and urges caution in navigating such privileged circumstances.

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