Everything is changed - for you. But it is still the same, too. The loneliness you feel has come to you because you are no longer a child. But the whole world has always been full of that loneliness. The loneliness does not come from the War. The War did not make it. It was the loneliness that made the War.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Growing up brings loneliness that exists universally, not caused by war.
- In plain terms
- You feel lonely because you grew up, not because of the war.
- What can you take from it?
- Loneliness is a part of growing up for everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you feel alone?
- What caused your growth?
Another view
It ignores how external conflict can intensify isolation.
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