Thus Carol hit upon the tragedy of old age, which is not that it is less vigorous than youth, but that it is not needed by youth.
Interpretation
The tragedy of aging lies in the realization that the elderly are often disregarded by the youth who once needed them.
This quote by Sinclair Lewis reflects on the poignant reality of aging, suggesting that while older individuals may possess wisdom and experience, they often feel marginalized by a society that prioritizes youth. The tragedy is not merely in the decline of vigor but in the loss of relevance, as the younger generation may overlook the value that the elderly can bring based on their past contributions and insights.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about the value of intergenerational relationships.
Upon this theology he rarely pondered. The kernel of his practical religion was that it was respectable, and beneficial to one's business, to be seen going to services; that the church kept the Worst Elements from being still worse; and that the pastor's sermons, however dull they might seem at the time of taking, yet had a voodooistic power which 'did a fellow good-- kept him in touch with Higher Things.
Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.
Writers kid themselves-about themselves and other people. Take the talk about writing methods. Writing is just work-there's no secret. If you dictate or use a pen or type with your toes-it is just work.
She did her work with the thoroughness of a mind which reveres details and never quite understands them.
Writing is just work-there's no secret. If you dictate or use a pen or type or write with your toes-it's still just work.
It is, I think, an error to believe that there is any need of religion to make life seem worth living.
You train yourself in the art of being mysterious to everyone. My dear friend! What if there were no one, who cared about guessing your riddle, what pleasure would you then take in it?
There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement.
One of the things that I've come to understand is that as I talk a lot about Picard, what I find is that I'm talking about myself.
As a species we're fundamentally insane. Put more than two of us in a room, we pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why do you think we invented politics and religion?
In Brazil, a poor man goes to jail when he steals. When a rich man steals, he becomes a minister.
Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, is the property of only a few: Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude.
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