Our Generation has had no Great war, no Great Depression. Our war is spiritual. Our depression is our lives.

Summary

This quote reflects the sentiment that unlike previous generations, the speaker's generation has not experienced major catastrophic events like world wars or economic depressions. Instead, they believe that their struggles lie within themselves, mainly on a spiritual level. It suggests that in the absence of external adversities, their inner battles, feelings of emptiness, and dissatisfaction with their personal lives become a prominent focus for this generation.

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