English · Proverb Candidate

they who would be young when they are old must be old when they are young

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

Common questions

What does “they who would be young when they are old must be old when they are young” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “they who would be young when they are old must be old when they are young” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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