A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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Nothing is more characteristically juvenile than contempt for juvenility. . . youth's characteristic chronological snobbery.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the folly of rejecting youth and youthful perspectives simply because they are associated with immaturity.
C. S. Lewis points out that a disdain for youthful characteristics and behaviors is a paradoxical trait of youth itself. He suggests that dismissing the qualities of one's own youth as inferior or snobbish reflects an inability to appreciate the value of youthful experiences and insights, hinting at a broader commentary on maturity and the appreciation of all life stages.
Themes
YouthContemptSnobberyCharacterPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a conversation about understanding the importance of youth culture in today's society.
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