Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
He had that sense, or inward prophecy,-- which a young man had better never have been born than not to have, and a mature man had better die at once than utterly to relinquish,-- that we are not doomed to creep on forever in the old bad way, but that, this very now, there are harbingers abroad of a golden era, to be accomplished in his own lifetime.
Summary
This quote highlights the belief in an inherent optimism and hope within individuals. It suggests that there is a certain intuition or premonition within some people, particularly young and mature individuals, that convinces them that humanity is not bound to a never-ending cycle of negativity. Instead, they believe that signs of a better future are already present, and that they have the potential to witness and participate in the manifestation of a "golden era" within their own lifetime. This belief fuels their determination and refusal to accept the status quo.
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