Don’t trust anyone over 30.

Meaning of the quote

The quote "Don't trust anyone over 30." means that young people should be careful about listening to older people's advice or opinions. The person who said this, Pat Boone, believes that as people get older, they may not understand or relate to the challenges and experiences of younger generations. This quote encourages young people to think for themselves and not blindly follow what older adults say, since their perspectives may be different.

About Pat Boone

Pat Boone, an American singer, actor, and television personality, had a hugely successful recording career, selling nearly 50 million records and charting 38 Top 40 hits. He was a teen idol and a valid alternative to the hedonism of rock and roll in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his cover versions of rhythm and blues hits.

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Don’t trust anyone over 30.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

When political figures are shown on television or in movies, it’s always the liberal Democrats that are shown to be humane, caring people.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

When you get married you forget about kissing other women.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

Ironically, for a few million people in the Far East, I did become an English teacher through my music.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

I hope a great young Reagan will emerge.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

I’ve had death threats, if you can imagine.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

Then the album created a tremendous furor and got me kicked off Christian television for two months, and then restored after they settled down and listened to the music and realized there was nothing wrong with it.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

So although women can do anything that men can’t do, they can also do something that men can’t do, and that is mother their children.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

It is quite true – in fact, obvious on the surface – that the vast majority of dramatic shows and comedies, as well, advocate a liberal and humanistic and relativistic lifestyle and concept.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

In this culture, where entertainers and athletes wield such power, it seems only right to me that they try to make their influence a good one.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

There’s something about me that makes a lot of people want to throw up.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

I think the best president – because he changed the whole mood of the country, the whole economy of the country, and stood up to Communism… that was continuing its causes around the world, and backed them off and caused them to collapse – and that was Ronald Reagan.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

So I have four daughters, about ten granddaughters, and five grandsons.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

I’m associated with gospel music in the minds of millions of people.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

So I would say Reagan was the best, and certainly Clinton the worst.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

If there’s anyone in my lifetime who deserves honor it is Billy Graham. I think he is the most significant figure since the apostles.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

We’ve been in the same house since 1960, so we’ve been here for 45 years now.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

In fact – statistically, as you know – people have done polls, research, and at least 80 percent or more or working media are liberal Democrats if they are involved with any party and certainly liberal in their philosophy.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

This may surprise you, but I was arrested in high school.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

I’ve always wanted to stay involved with young people. I never bought into the idea that entertainers owe nothing to their audience except a good performance.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)

So obviously, any religion embodies some form of rules and expectations for behavior, and even sometimes consequences, and they don’t want to hear any of that.

Pat Boone

American singer (born 1934)