Quote by Gil Scott-Heron

Every once in a while, you live long enough to get the respect that people didn't want to give while you were trying to become a senior citizen.

Every once in a while, you live long enough to get the respe

Summary

This quote suggests that as individuals age and become senior citizens, they often receive the respect and recognition that was lacking earlier in their lives. It implies that people may not appreciate or acknowledge individuals' worth and experience until they have reached a certain age or achieved certain milestones. It highlights the idea that respect and recognition are sometimes delayed and acknowledges the irony in how society often underestimates the value of elderly individuals until later in life.

By Gil Scott-Heron

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