Quote by David James Elliott

Maybe our young people are not as vacuous as we would like to lead ourselves to believe - that all they're interested in is hairdos and looking at other beautiful people. Maybe they're interested in learning something.

Maybe our young people are not as vacuous as we would like t

Summary

This quote challenges the stereotype that the younger generation is superficial and only concerned with superficial aspects of appearance. It suggests that perhaps we underestimate the intellectual curiosity and desire for knowledge among young people. It implies that they may have a deeper interest beyond external appearances and are eager to engage in learning and gaining knowledge.

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Learning

By David James Elliott

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