Eighteen Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
“We are not youth any longer. We don’t want to take the world by storm. We are fleeing. We fly from ourselves. From our life. We were eighteen and had begun to love life and the world; and we had to shoot it to pieces.”
About This Quote
The passage reflects disillusioned youth who once sought to change the world but now flee from themselves and their shattered dreams.
In simple terms: Youth lose idealism and flee from themselves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address disillusionment early.
Themes
disillusionment
youth
escape
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- historical study
Key Concepts
post‑war trauma
generational loss
personal crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What caused the loss of hope?
- How can you reclaim agency in life?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can be revived with purpose.
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