The 'dreams of youth' have become a proverb. That organisations, early rich, fall far short of their promise has been repeated to satiety. But is it extraordinary that it should be so? For do we ever utilise this heroism? Look how it lives upon itself and perishes for lack of food. We do not know what to do with it. We had rather that it should not be there. Often we laugh at it. Always we find it troublesome. Look at the poverty of our life! Can we expect anything else but poor creatures to come out of it?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Youthful ideals often die because society wastes them with neglect or ridicule instead of nurturing them with opportunities.
- In plain terms
- Young people's ideals die because society ignores or mocks them.
- What can you take from it?
- Society must nurture youthful ideals or they will perish.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happened to your youthful dreams?
- How does society treat young people?
Another view
It places blame only on society not individuals.
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