Belief Quote by Peggy Noonan
“My generation, faced as it grew with a choice between religious belief and existential despair, chose marijuana. Now we are in our Cabernet stage.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 2020
A generation turned to marijuana amid existential doubt, now facing the consequences of that cultural shift.
In simple terms: Marijuana was a coping choice for existential angst.
Reflect on past coping mechanisms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- College life
- work stress
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drove the turn to marijuana?
- How can society address existential despair?
May overlook other coping options.