expression
the young should be regarded with respect
A classical Confucian saying meaning that the younger generation may surpass their elders and should be treated with respect. Used as a set phrase in formal or literary contexts.
「後生可畏」という言葉は、論語の一節として知られている。
The phrase '後生可畏' is known as a passage from the Analects.
From the Analects of Confucius (論語). The exact historical derivation is uncertain beyond its classical Chinese origin; the phrase is conventionally associated with the idea that the young are to be respected.