One can't judge till one's forty; before that we're too eager, too hard, too cruel, and in addition much too ignorant.
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The quote from "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James suggests that true judgment and understanding come with maturity, specifically around the age of forty. It implies that before reaching this age, individuals often possess intense emotions and a lack of insight, making it difficult to evaluate situations or people fairly. The eagerness and harshness of youth can cloud one's perspective, leading to impulsive decisions and a narrow understanding of...
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