Letter to Frances Burney (29 July 1782)
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The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.
— Edmund Burke
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth." in the context of "Letter to Frances Burney (29 July 1782)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Edmund Burke" (Quotes, 1780s)
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About Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 – 9 July 1797) was a British and Irish statesman and philosopher. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party after moving to London in 1750.
About Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 – 9 July 1797) was a British and Irish statesman and philosopher. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party after moving to London in 1750.
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