Fascinated Quote by Julian Barnes
““There's something wrong with the young who can't be fascinated by a genius.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Noise of Time, Julian Barnes, 2019
Young people may lack curiosity, missing the chance to be inspired by brilliance.
In simple terms: Youth sometimes miss wonder at genius.
Key Takeaway
Encourage curiosity in youth.
Themes
education
curiosity
inspiration
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- parenting
- mentoring
- media consumption
Key Concepts
generational gaps
learning motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we spark wonder?
- What role does education play?
A Different Perspective
Some youths are already fascinated; the issue may be context.
![“Anthropology has always struggled with an intense, fascinated repulsion towards its subject… [The anthropologist] submits himself to the exotic to confirm his own inner alienation as an urban intellectual.” quote by Susan Sontag](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe1/susan-sontag-332_alienation_anthropology-has-always-struggled-with-a_15322.jpg)
