Our answer is the world's hope; it is to rely on youth. The cruelties and the obstacles of this swiftly changing planet will not yield to obsolete dogmas and outworn slogans. It cannot be moved by those who cling to a present which is already dying, who prefer the illusion of security to the excitement and danger which comes with even the most peaceful progress. This world demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kennedy argues that progress relies on youthful qualities like courage and imagination rather than old traditions.
- In plain terms
- Youthful energy and open minds are needed to solve new world problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace change and courage over comfort and old habits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What outdated habits hold back progress?
- How can you cultivate a youthful mindset?
Another view
Youth alone cannot solve systemic issues without experience and resources.
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