Quote by Oscar Wilde

The old believe everything; the middle aged suspect everything, and the young know everything.

The old believe everything; the middle aged suspect everythi

Summary

This quote demonstrates the general progression of perspectives as individuals age. The old are often seen as more trusting and accepting of information without questioning its validity. The middle-aged individuals tend to become more skeptical and develop a tendency to question and doubt everything they come across. On the other hand, the young generations typically possess a sense of invincibility and overconfidence, leading them to believe that they have full knowledge and understanding of everything.

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Belief

By Oscar Wilde

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