We weren't listening to guitar bands, we were thoroughly ashamed of being a guitar band. So we bought loads of keyboards and learned how to use them, and when we got bored we went back to guitars.
Thom YorkeRead
I don't think young people are as demoralized as the media and government would like us to think. The obvious sign of that is how strong and how close personal connections are and how much people are able to build a life for themselves, despite all this stuff that's been thrown at them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Young people are resilient and capable of forming strong connections, contrary to negative perceptions.
Thom Yorke's quote emphasizes the strength and resilience of young people, suggesting that despite the challenges they face and the negative narratives propagated by media and government, they continue to build meaningful lives and strong personal connections. This reflects an underlying optimism about youth and their ability to rise above adversity and thrive in their personal and social lives.
Themes
YouthResilienceConnectionsLifeAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a youth group discussion about resilience in the face of challenges.
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