You should not allow yourself the luxuries of discouragement of despair. Bounce back immediately, and welcome the adversity because it produces harder thinking and harder drive to get to the objective.
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We have the most prolonged adolescence in the history of mankind. There is no other society that requires so many years to pass before people are grown up ... Adolescence is nurtured and prolonged by educational processes and by industry that has found a bonanza in embracing the adolescent population and fortifying 'adolescent values.' This prolongation of adolescence robs the country of the population group having the most risk takers, and the highest ideals.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the extended period of adolescence in modern society and how it impacts personal growth and societal values.
Ralph Nader's quote highlights the unique phenomenon of prolonged adolescence in contemporary society, suggesting that our educational systems and industries have fostered an environment where young people remain in a state of dependency and immaturity longer than ever before. He argues that this delay in maturation deprives society of the energy and idealism of its youth, as these individuals, who are often the most willing to take risks and pursue lofty goals, are stymied by a system that nurtures their adolescent traits rather than encouraging them to transition into adulthood.
Themes
AdolescenceSocietyEducationMaturityValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the role of education in shaping young adults, this quote by Ralph Nader can emphasize the importance of fostering maturity.
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