Quote by Flannery O'Connor

At its best our age is an age of searchers and discoverers, and at its worst, an age that has domesticated despair and learned to live with it happily.

At its best our age is an age of searchers and discoverers,

Summary

This quote suggests that in today's world, people are constantly seeking and exploring new things, ideas, and knowledge. They are curious and driven to uncover truths and make discoveries. However, the quote also points out that our society has learned to accept and adapt to feelings of despair, even finding contentment in it. It implies that although we may be a generation of "searchers and discoverers," we have also become accustomed to and normalized the negative aspects of life.

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Age

By Flannery O'Connor

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