Boy Quote by Michael Bassey Johnson
““...as we are endowed. ...with rhetorics. ...none will deny. ...of innocence. ...towards scribbling. ...of love lines. ...and of lust. ...to what seems like male. ...to what seems like female. ...in those days. ...I mean nothing. ...but in high school. …even me. ...I can't deny.””
About This Quote
Source Spoken Word: “Rhetoric of Youth” (performance), 2015
The speaker reflects on youthful innocence, love, lust, and the chaotic thoughts of high school, acknowledging both confusion and authenticity.
In simple terms: Youthful thoughts mix love, lust, and confusion, yet they feel genuine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the messy honesty of youthful self‑expression.
Themes
youth
confusion
love
lust
authenticity
Mood
nostalgic
introspective
Type
personal
poetic
When to use this quote
- High school essays
- creative writing workshops
- personal journals
- teen counseling
Key Concepts
Identity formation
adolescent psychology
self‑expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile youthful impulsivity with later wisdom?
- What truths did you discover about yourself during high school?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s self‑awareness may be limited by youthful bias.
