Can you mention the reference for this narration?
إذا رأيت الشاب يتكلم عند المشايخ وإن كان قد بلغ من العلم مبلغا فآيس من خيره فإنه قليل الحياء
Answer
Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) has recorded this as the statement of the great Muhaddith, Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah).
(Al Madkhal: 1777, vol. 2 pg. 813)
Translation
When you see a youngster who may have reached a [high] level in knowledge, speaking in the presence of seniors, then have no hope for his goodness for he has little or no shame.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar