Quote by Anthony Burgess

Violence among young people is an aspect of their desire to create. They don't know how to use their energy creatively so they do the opposite and destroy.

Violence among young people is an aspect of their desire to

Summary

This quote suggests that the tendency towards violence in young individuals stems from a primal need to express themselves and create. However, due to a lack of understanding or guidance on channeling their energy into positive and constructive outlets, they resort to harmful and destructive actions instead. It highlights the importance of nurturing creativity and providing young people with tools and outlets to harness their energy in a productive manner, potentially mitigating the inclination towards violence.

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Delinquency

By Anthony Burgess

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