Age Quote by Miles Franklin
“Every now and again it would be considered wholesome for me to be more with people of my own age. Demotion to such company was a sapless exile. Their inanity was insufferable.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin, 1901
The narrator feels out of place among peers, viewing the age group as a burdensome exile, highlighting feelings of alienation.
In simple terms: Feeling out of place among peers.
Key Takeaway
Seek compatible social circles.
Themes
alienation
age
social fit
exile
discontent
Mood
lonely
thoughtful
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- school
- workplace
- community groups
Key Concepts
identity
belonging
generational gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find your tribe?
- What aspects of age matter most?
A Different Perspective
Isolation may be self‑imposed.
