I think that to acknowledge a new generation is to acknowledge some degree of obsolescence in yourself, and that is very hard to do and often comes with undeniable anger.
Douglas CouplandRead
Those who expect moments of change to be comfortable and free of conflict have not learned their history.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change often brings discomfort and conflict, a lesson evident in history.
Joan Wallach Scott emphasizes that anyone who anticipates change without encountering challenges or discomfort has not grasped the realities of historical transformations. History is filled with instances where significant shifts were met with resistance, struggles, and strife, suggesting that discomfort is an inherent part of the change process.
Themes
ChangeHistoryConflictDiscomfortTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing change and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
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