Quote by Ira Gershwin

Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice it whitens only the hair.

Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes noth

Summary

This quote suggests that while old age may increase the value and reverence given to virtuous individuals, it does not mitigate the disdain felt towards those who embody vice. Instead, old age merely contributes to the physical sign of aging, with whitened hair as an apparent reminder. In other words, age alone does not absolve one's immoral behavior or redeem their character; it serves as a superficial indication of the passing years. The true essence of respect or contempt lies in one's actions and virtues, rather than their age or appearance.

By Ira Gershwin

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