The WWII generation shares so many common values: duty, honor, country, personal responsibility and the marriage vow " For better or for worse--it was the last generation in which, broadly speaking, marriage was a commitment and divorce was not an option
Interpretation
The WWII generation held steadfast values regarding commitment, particularly in marriage, viewing it as an enduring obligation.
Tom Brokaw's quote reflects on the unwavering values of the WWII generation, emphasizing their strong sense of duty, honor, and commitment to family and country. He highlights the traditional view of marriage during this period, where vows were seen as lifelong commitments, making divorce an unthinkable option. This perspective underscores a time when personal responsibility and societal expectations shaped relationships more profoundly than in contemporary society.
In practice
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of commitment in relationships during a wedding ceremony.
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I assure you. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.
What a terrible thing it is to wound someone you really care for and to do it so unconsciously.
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