That's the duty of the old, to be anxious on behalf of the young. And the duty of the young is to scorn the anxiety of the old.
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"That's the duty of the old, to be anxious on behalf of the young. And the duty of the young is to scorn the anxiety of the old." — Philip Pullman
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That's the duty of the old, to be anxious on behalf of the young. And the duty of the young is to scorn the anxiety of the old. — Philip Pullman
About Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman was a Writer from United Kingdom (1945–present).
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This quote is attributed to Philip Pullman, a Writer from United Kingdom.
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Philip Pullman lived from 1945 – present.