Quote by Evelyn Waugh

What is youth except a man or a woman before it is ready or fit to be seen.

What is youth except a man or a woman before it is ready or

Summary

This quote suggests that youth is a stage where individuals are not fully developed or prepared for the world. It portrays youth as a period of growth and transformation, where one is still in the process of becoming the person they will ultimately be. It implies that youth is a time of potential and possibility, where individuals are not yet ready to be fully exposed or judged before they have had a chance to mature and reach their fullest potential.

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