Quote by Margaret Atwood

I've never understood why people consider youth a time of freedom and joy. It's probably because they have forgotten their own.

I've never understood why people consider youth a time of fr

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This quote highlights the irony of perceiving youth as a carefree and blissful period. The author questions this common belief, suggesting that those who see youth in such positive light may have forgotten or mythologized their own past experiences. It implies that youth can be a complex and challenging stage, often burdened with various responsibilities and difficulties that may overshadow the apparent freedom and joy commonly associated with it.

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