Who said "To the young, the old are like ruins from a previous age."?

This quote is attributed to Robertson Davies.

To the young, the old are like ruins from a previous age. - Robertson Davies

"To the young, the old are like ruins from a previous age."

Robertson Davies Philosophy

Novelist Playwright Canadian 1913–1996

"The world is full of people looking for spectacular experiences when often the most human experiences are the quiet, simple ones."

"I've always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world comes from idleness and boredom."

"The truth is that life is delicious, horrible, charming, frightful, sweet, bitter, and that is everything."

"Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."