The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Well, the author of this quote is a famous and long-lived (93 years old) American jurist, who lived between the second half of the 19th century and the second half of the 20th century. So what he wrote had the endorsement of his personal experience and post-mortem legacy. Yes, over the years, man has been looking for ways to bend the rules. However, I think it also applies to perfecting them or applying the rules correctly. Generally, it is widely accepted, the symbol of the blind lady holding a scale in one hand and a sword in the other. I wonder, how does she apply the exceptions if she does not see? Well, in any case, learn the exceptions to improve your own morals and ethics and treat others as you would like to be treated. Image by Sang Hyun Cho on Pixabay