Quote by Woodrow Wilson

The most conservative persons I ever met are college undergraduates. The radicals are the men past middle life.

The most conservative persons I ever met are college undergr

Summary

This quote suggests that college undergraduates are often more conservative in their thinking compared to older individuals who have reached middle age. It implies that young people, despite the popular notion of being more progressive or radical, tend to adopt more traditional viewpoints. Meanwhile, the quote argues that older individuals, who have experienced more of life, are more inclined to challenge societal norms and embrace radical ideas. This perspective challenges conventional assumptions about age and ideology, suggesting that youth is not always synonymous with being more radical.

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By Woodrow Wilson

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