Aspects of life Quote by Margot Lee Shetterly
““The jobs, the housing, the relationships, the routines --- so many aspects of life that had been cut out of the whole cloth of the war emergency were now so intrinsic that it was easy to believe things had always been this way. Despite the best intentions of returning to their former lives, the come-heres tarried, realizing in small sips of awareness over the course of the war years --- or with great gulping realizations at the war's end abrupt end --- that they would not, or could not, go home again.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Hidden Figures, Margot Lee Shetterly, 2016
After war, people find it hard to return to pre‑war normalcy; routines feel new, making the past seem permanent.
In simple terms: War changes daily life forever.
Key Takeaway
Accept and adapt to post‑war reality.
Themes
history
psychology
social change
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
historical
sociological
When to use this quote
- post‑war reintegration
- community support programs
Key Concepts
war trauma
identity reconstruction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies rebuild after conflict?
- What supports individuals in redefining normal?
A Different Perspective
Some may cling to nostalgia, hindering progress.
