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.
The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.
He (the sage) wants all things to follow their own nature, but dares not act.
Well, protest is central to the evolution of black American culture. It was protest that really finally won our freedom for us. Beyond that, it's always interesting to note that it expanded the idea of democracy.
Men don't and can't live by exchanging articles, but by producing them. They don't live by trade, but by work. Give up that foolish and vain title of Trades Unions; and take that of laborers Unions.
I am malicious because I am miserable
I therefore beg leave to move that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning.
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