--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I was young too, I felt just like you…" description: "\"“I was young too, I felt just like you. Hated authority, hated all my bosses, thought they were full of shit. Look, it's like they say, if you're not a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/the-bob-jones-174044_ask-yourself_i-was-young-too-i-felt-just-like-you-hat_421167.jpg" --- # I was young too, I felt just like you. Hated authority… ![“I was young too, I felt just like you. Hated authority, hated all my bosses, thought they were full of shit. Look, it's like they say, if you're not a rebel by the age of 20, you got no heart, but if you haven't turned establishment by 30, you've got no brains. Because there are no story-book…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/the-bob-jones-174044_ask-yourself_i-was-young-too-i-felt-just-like-you-hat_421167.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/the-bob-jones-174044_ask-yourself_i-was-young-too-i-felt-just-like-you-hat_421167.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/the-bob-jones-174044_ask-yourself_i-was-young-too-i-felt-just-like-you-hat_421167.jpg) > ““I was young too, I felt just like you. Hated authority, hated all my bosses, thought they were full of shit. Look, it's like they say, if you're not a rebel by the age of 20, you got no heart, but if you haven't turned establishment by 30, you've got no brains. Because there are no story-book romances, no fairy-tale endings. So before you run out and change the world, ask yourself, "What do you really want?”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker reflects on youthful rebellion and the tension between passion and conformity, urging self‑examination before attempting to change the world. **In simple terms:** Youthful rebellion vs. conformity; know yourself before trying to change the world. Key Takeaway Reflect on your true desires before acting. Themes rebellion identity purpose growth society Mood introspective defiant Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - career planning - activism - personal development - creative projects Key Concepts existentialism psychology social critique Questions to Reflect On - What do you truly want beyond rebellion? - How can you balance passion with constructive action? 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