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The early twenties when we drank wood alcohol and every day in every way grew better and better, and there was a first abortive shortening of the skirts, and girls all looked alike in sweater dresses, and people you didn't want to know said Yes, we have no bananas, and it seemed only a question of a few years before the older people would step aside and let the world be run by those who saw things as they were -- and it all seems rosy and romantic to us who were young then, because we will never feel quite so intensely about our surroundings any more.
Summary
This quote reflects on the nostalgia and romanticism often associated with youth. The speaker reminisces about their early twenties, a time of carefree experiences and a sense of progress in society. The atmosphere of that time is captured through references to prohibition-era drinking, fashion trends, and popular phrases. The quote suggests that the intensity of emotions and perspectives felt during youth may never be fully replicated in later stages of life, thus making the past appear more idyllic and appealing in hindsight.
Topics
Twentieth Century
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