Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The bulk of mankind are schoolboys through life.

The bulk of mankind are schoolboys through life.

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of people live their lives in a perpetual state of immaturity or naivety. Just as schoolboys are still learning and developing, the speaker implies that most individuals remain ignorant or inexperienced throughout adulthood. Whether it refers to a lack of intellectual growth, emotional maturity, or a tendency to blindly follow social norms, the quote implies that many people fail to fully evolve or mature beyond their formative years.

By Thomas Jefferson

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