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A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous.

Chilon of Sparta

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Chilon of Sparta
Philosopher
Poet
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Lacedaemon
Troublesome
Aged
Desirable
Youth
Age
Grievous
Youthful

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