Quote by Erik H. Erickson

If there is any responsibility in the cycle of life it must be that one generation owes to the next that strength by which it can come to face ultimate concerns in its own way.

If there is any responsibility in the cycle of life it must

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This quote emphasizes the responsibility passed down from one generation to the next. It suggests that each generation is obliged to provide the next with the necessary strength to face life's ultimate challenges uniquely. In other words, each older generation has a duty to equip the younger generation with resilience, wisdom, and resources so that they can confront and navigate the existential struggles they will inevitably encounter. It highlights the intergenerational bond and the importance of generational support for personal growth and the collective betterment of society.

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By Erik H. Erickson

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