Quote by J. B. Priestley
When I was young there was no respect for the young, and now that I am old there is no respect for the old. I missed out coming and going.
Summary
This quote reflects the lament of someone who feels that they have been disregarded and overlooked by society at two different stages of life – their youth and their old age. It highlights the irony of their experience: when they were young, they didn't receive the respect and acknowledgment they desired, and now that they are old, they still face a lack of respect and disregard. It conveys a sense of feeling excluded and overlooked throughout their life, as they feel they missed out on the recognition they deserved both in their youth and in their ageing.
Topics
Respect
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