Quote by Peter the Hermit, attributed, pr

The world is passing through troubling times. The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as if they knew everything, and what passes for wisdom with us is foolishness with them. As for the girls, they are forward, immodest and unladylike in speech, behavior and dress.

The world is passing through troubling times. The young peop

Summary

This quote reflects the perspective of a person observing the younger generation during troubling times. The speaker believes that young people are self-centered, disrespectful towards their parents and the elderly, and lack patience and restraint. They view the youth as arrogant, claiming to know everything and dismissing the wisdom of older individuals. Additionally, the speaker criticizes the behavior of young girls, perceiving them as outspoken, immodest, and lacking in decorum. Overall, this quote expresses a generational gap in values and a sense of concern or disapproval towards the attitudes and behaviors of the younger generation.

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By Peter the Hermit, attributed, pr

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