This is the moment that will define a Generation
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This specific time will determine the legacy of a generation.
- In plain terms
- The choices we make now define our generation.
- What can you take from it?
- Current actions have lasting consequences for future generations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a generation?
- Do current moments truly shape history?
Another view
Defining a generation can place undue pressure on individuals.
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