Adolescence Quote by Ellen Glasgow
“Youth is the season of tragedy and despair. Youth is the time when one's whole life is entangled in a web of identity, in a perpetual maze of seeking and of finding, of passion and of disillusion, of vague longings and of nameless griefs, of pity that is a blade in the heart, and of 'all the little emptiness of love.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: 'In This Our Life' by Ellen Glasgow, 1941
Youth is marked by intense emotional turmoil, identity struggles, and a mix of hope and sorrow.
In simple terms: Youth is a turbulent, searching period.
Key Takeaway
Embrace growth through hardship.
Themes
youth
identity
tragedy
hope
despair
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- adolescent counseling
- creative writing
- psychology classes
- support groups
- literary critique
Key Concepts
existential angst
emotional development
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting grief shape personal identity?
- What role does passion play in youthful disillusion?
A Different Perspective
Not all youth experiences are negative; some find early fulfillment.
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