Quote by Howard Mumford Jones

I, for one, hope that youth will again revolt and again demoralize the dead weight of conformity that now lies upon us.

I, for one, hope that youth will again revolt and again demo

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker desires a rebellion or revolt led by young people against the oppressive force of conformity prevalent in society. They express a wish for youth to challenge and disrupt the stagnant norms that hold people back, deviating from the established patterns and beliefs. The quote implies a desire for the restoration of vitality and a rejection of the stifling conformity that restricts progress and individuality.

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By Howard Mumford Jones

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