Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Old people love to give good advice to console themselves for no longer being able to set a bad example.


Old people love to give good advice to console themselves fo

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that older individuals often feel the need to offer advice to others as a way to justify their own inability to behave in a positive manner. It implies that with age, people may become more aware of their past mistakes and lack of proper guidance, leading them to seek redemption by offering wisdom to younger generations. Ultimately, it serves as a somewhat humorous commentary on the idea that individuals may try to compensate for their own past missteps by offering guidance to others.

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Age
By Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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