Youth, which is forgiven everything, forgives itself nothing: age, which forgives itself everything, is forgiven nothing.

Summary

This quote implies that individuals tend to be more forgiving towards the mistakes and shortcomings of the younger generation, while being less forgiving towards their own flaws and errors as they grow older. It highlights a contrast between youth and old age, where young people are often granted leniency for their actions but are stringent and unforgiving in evaluating their own faults. On the other hand, older individuals tend to easily pardon themselves for their wrongdoings, yet are often met with less forgiveness and understanding from others.