Quote by Ethel Waters
I wanted to be with the kind of people I'd grown up with, but you can't go back to them and be one of them again, no matter how hard you try.
Summary
This quote suggests the longing to return to one's roots and reconnect with the people from their past. However, it emphasizes the reality that personal growth and experiences change us, making it impossible to fully immerse ourselves in that same cultural or social environment as before. Despite our best efforts, we ultimately outgrow or evolve beyond our previous connections, forcing us to accept that we can never fully reclaim our former identity or fit back into the same mold as our childhood companions.
Topics
Teen
By Ethel Waters