Quote by Oscar Wilde

The youth of America is their oldest tradition. It has been going on now for three hundred years.

The youth of America is their oldest tradition. It has been

Summary

This quote suggests that the youth population in America has consistently played a pivotal role in the country's development and progression. It highlights the enduring nature of young people's influence within society for the past three centuries, emphasizing that the energy, ideas, and aspirations of the youth serve as an important and longstanding tradition in American culture.

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By Oscar Wilde

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