When I was a freshman, old age did appear

A reverend and beautiful thing; For knowledge must gather as year follows year,

And wisdom from knowledge should spring.

But I found the same years that supplied me with knowledge

Took the power to digest it away, And let out all the store I had gathered at college

Through leaks that increased every day.

So I said-and think not I said it in jest (You will find it is true to the letter)That the only thing old people ought to know best Is that young people ought to know better.