Quote by Elizabeth Bowen

All your youth you want to have your greatness taken for granted; when you find it taken for granted, you are unnerved.


All your youth you want to have your greatness taken for gra

Summary

This quote reflects the inherent contradiction of human nature. When we are young, we yearn for recognition and the acknowledgement of our greatness or potential. However, as we grow older and achieve some level of success, we may start to find that our accomplishments are met with less enthusiasm or appreciation. Rather than feeling content, this juxtaposition of wanting recognition but being unnerved by it being taken for granted creates a sense of unease and dissatisfaction. It highlights the complex relationship between our desire for validation and the impact it has on our self-perception.

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Greatness & Great Things
By Elizabeth Bowen
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