A young man idle, an old man needy.
Meaning: Neglecting work in youth ensures poverty and hardship in old age.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
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Meaning: Neglecting work in youth ensures poverty and hardship in old age.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
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