Quote by Stephen Elliott

You'd be amazed how much fun you can have if you get out of your own head. The problem is that now people are only interested in themselves. What we have is a non-voting generation. That's what they should call you guys, the non-voting generation. You think you can't fix anything until you fix yourselves. Well, let me be the first to tell you, you will never fix yourselves.p.32

You'd be amazed how much fun you can have if you get out of

Summary

This quote suggests that people can experience more enjoyment in life if they stop being too self-absorbed and self-centered. The speaker believes that the current generation is primarily focused on themselves, resulting in a lack of engagement and participation in important matters such as voting. The speaker urges this generation to take a step back from personal concerns and recognize the need for self-improvement. However, they also express doubt in the ability of individuals to fully fix their own flaws and issues.

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By Stephen Elliott

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