We discover that we were ___ in early youth than somewhat ___ . ?

The sentence in question, "We discover that we were ___ in early youth than somewhat ___," requires words that appropriately compare attributes of wisdom and time within the context. The phrase "we were ___ in early youth" suggests a comparison of wisdom at a younger age versus another state or time that reflects how wisdom or experiences may evolve.

Option B, "wiser / later," is the correct choice because "wiser" is the comparative form of "wise," which effectively communicates that the individuals had more wisdom in early youth than at a later point in time. The use of "later" complements this comparison by indicating that they are reflecting back on themselves at a subsequent stage in life.

In contrast, option A ("wise / late") does not establish a comparative relationship and fails to convey the progression of wisdom over time. Option C ("wise / latest") is similarly lacking in comparative intent. Option D ("wisest / late") implies a superlative degree, which is inappropriate given the context of a simple comparative discussion. Therefore, the choice of "wiser / later" captures both the context of growth and the essence of comparison effectively.