Kids are great. That's one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It's a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names.
Charles BarkleyRead
In the summer of 1988, my father took me up to look at the remains of our home, the dream house that he'd built. It was my first time since our family left four years earlier. Political and obscene graffiti covered the half-torn walls. There was no ceiling and surprisingly no floor: the parquet, the stone, the marble, all looted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the irreversible impact of loss and the passage of time.
Rabih Alameddine's quote captures a vivid memory of returning to a once-beloved home, now reduced to ruins by time and circumstance. It illustrates the deep emotional connection we have to places and how loss—whether due to war, politics, or decay—can alter our perceptions and memories. The imagery of the graffiti and the absence of a proper structure symbolizes not only physical destruction but also the erosion of dreams and family bonds, suggesting a poignant reflection on resilience amidst devastation.
Themes
LossHomeMemoryFamilyTimeDestruction
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a speech about rebuilding communities after loss.
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