The deepest definition of youth is life as yet untouched by tragedy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Youth is defined by living without having experienced tragedy.
- In plain terms
- Youth is life before tragedy happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Youth is marked by innocence and lack of suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does youth end?
- What defines youth for you?
Another view
It defines youth negatively by absence rather than positive traits.
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