--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've heard that there was a time when…" description: "\"“I've heard that there was a time when there were schools, when we were taught things, and educated. They do not exist anymore; they are things of lege..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/552/erica-stevens-18225_survival-of-the-fitt_i-ve-heard-that-there-was-a-time-when-th_2244012.jpg" --- # I've heard that there was a time when there were schools… ![“I've heard that there was a time when there were schools, when we were taught things, and educated. They do not exist anymore; they are things of legend now, whispered about in awe, as so many other things are. Things that we used to have and enjoy, but will never again know if your kind has…” quote by Erica Stevens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/552/erica-stevens-18225_survival-of-the-fitt_i-ve-heard-that-there-was-a-time-when-th_2244012.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/552/erica-stevens-18225_survival-of-the-fitt_i-ve-heard-that-there-was-a-time-when-th_2244012.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/552/erica-stevens-18225_survival-of-the-fitt_i-ve-heard-that-there-was-a-time-when-th_2244012.jpg) > ““I've heard that there was a time when there were schools, when we were taught things, and educated. They do not exist anymore; they are things of legend now, whispered about in awe, as so many other things are. Things that we used to have and enjoy, but will never again know if your kind has anything to do with it! There is survival of the fittest, and then there is cruelty. I may be paying the price now for my role in the resistance, but I wouldn't change a thing. I stood up for what I believe in, I have pride in what I believe in, and no matter what you do to me, you can't take that fact away!”” [Erica Stevens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/erica-stevens/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Standing firm in belief despite hardship, valuing pride and resistance over comfort. **In simple terms:** Holding onto convictions despite suffering. Key Takeaway Stay true to your values. Themes resistance pride survival conviction Mood defiant hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - activism - personal struggle - social injustice - health crisis Key Concepts ethical courage identity sacrifice Questions to Reflect On - What cause are you willing to suffer for? - How do you balance pride with humility? 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