The doctor says there are such boys springing up amongst…
““The doctor says there are such boys springing up amongst us—boys of a sort unknown in the last generation—the outcome of new views of life. They seem to see all its terrors before they are old enough to have staying power to resist them. He says it is the beginning of the coming universal wish not to live. Der Arzt sagte, solche Kinder kämen jetzt manchmal vor – Kinder, wie sie die vorige Generation nicht gekannt habe -, das Ergebnis neuer Anschauungen vom Leben. Es ist, als sähen diese Kinder alle seine Schrecknisse, ehe sie alt genug sind, die nötige Widerstandskraft dagegen aufzubringen. Er sagt, es wäre der Anfang des kommenden allgemeinen Wunsches, nicht zu leben.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A new generation feels existential dread early, fearing life’s horrors before gaining strength to resist.
In simple terms: Young people confront fear of existence early.
Key Takeaway
Address mental health early and build resilience.
Themes
existential
youth
mental health
fear
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school counseling
- family discussions
- community programs
- media representation
Key Concepts
Psychology
philosophy
generational change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society support youth facing existential angst?
- What role do cultural narratives play?
A Different Perspective
Not all youth experience this; cultural context varies.