Quote by Peggy Noonan

My generation, faced as it grew with a choice between religious belief and existential despair, chose marijuana. Now we are in our Cabernet stage.

My generation, faced as it grew with a choice between religi

Summary

This quote is a humorous reflection on the choices and shifts in mindset of a particular generation. It suggests that the speaker's generation had to confront the contrasting options of finding solace in religious beliefs or facing feelings of existential despair. They humorously note that their generation, instead of opting for either extreme, turned to marijuana as a coping mechanism during their youth. However, as they have aged, the reference to being in their "Cabernet stage" implies that their generation has now transitioned to enjoying wine (specifically Cabernet), suggesting a shift from youthful indulgence to a more refined and sophisticated stage of life.

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