Decadence Quote by Bernard Capes
““The neurotic youth of to-day renews no ante-existent type. You will look in vain for a face like Amos's amongst the busts of the recovered past. The same weakness of outline you may point to - the sheep-like features falling to a blunt prow; the lax jaw and pinched temples - but not to that which expresses a consciousness that combative effort in a world of fruitless results is a lost desire. ("The Accursed Cordonnier")””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Accursed Cordonnier” by Bernard Capes, 1905
Modern youth lack authentic identity, searching for outdated models, leading to empty ambition.
In simple terms: Youth today lack genuine role models.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic personal purpose.
Themes
identity
authenticity
disillusionment
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- artistic creation
- personal development
Key Concepts
existential search
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines authentic identity for you?
- How can you avoid chasing obsolete ideals?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical constraints.
