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I knew a lot of people who were beaten by the Depression, but there was still a feeling of positiveness among people: everyone thought it's got to get better. We were all trying to get the country back on its feet. There was a feeling that you could do anything, and this was certainly very true in the theater.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the resilience and hope of people during tough times, especially in the context of the Depression.
Norman Lloyd's quote speaks to the indomitable spirit of individuals during the Great Depression, a time marked by hardship and uncertainty. Despite the challenges, there was a prevailing sense of optimism and communal effort to rebuild and improve society. Lloyd highlights this positivity particularly within the theater, where creativity and collaboration flourished as a means to uplift spirits and inspire change.
Themes
PositivenessResilienceCommunityTheaterHope
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech focused on overcoming adversity.
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