Born Quote by Karen Marie Moning
“Born in a generation that thinks cynical and disenchanted is cool, sometimes I'm a little off the beaten track.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2015
A generation values cynicism as a status symbol, but the speaker sometimes deviates from that norm.
In simple terms: Cynicism is trendy, yet I sometimes go against it.
Embrace authenticity over trends.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- college life
- online culture
- creative work
- peer pressure
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel pressure to be cynical?
- When do you choose authenticity?
Trendiness can suppress genuine feelings.