The chief recommendation [in a young man] is modesty, then
dutiful conduct toward parents, then affection for kindred.
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The chief recommendation [in a young man] is modesty, then
dutiful conduct toward parents, then affection for kindred.
[Lat., Prima commendiato proficiscitur a modestia tum pietate in
parentes, tum in suos benevolentia.]

Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy read more

Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.

To get back one's youth one has merely to repeat one's follies

To get back one's youth one has merely to repeat one's follies

Youth comes but once in a lifetime

Youth comes but once in a lifetime

Youth today must be strong, unafraid, and a better taxpayer than its father.

Youth today must be strong, unafraid, and a better taxpayer than its father.

Youth is, after all, just a moment, but it is the moment, the spark, that you always carry in your read more

Youth is, after all, just a moment, but it is the moment, the spark, that you always carry in your heart.

A young Apollo, golden haired,
Stands dreaming on the verge of strife,
Magnificently unprepared
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A young Apollo, golden haired,
Stands dreaming on the verge of strife,
Magnificently unprepared
For the long littleness of life.

In youth we learn; in age we understand.

In youth we learn; in age we understand.

You are only young once, and if you work it right, once is enough.

You are only young once, and if you work it right, once is enough.