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Depression Quote by Ray Bradbury

“When I graduated from high school, it was during the Depression and we had no money.” quote by Ray Bradbury
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“When I graduated from high school, it was during the Depression and we had no money.”

Ray Bradbury

About This Quote

Source Autobiography: I Sing the Body Electric, 1969, USA

Graduating during the Depression meant facing severe financial hardship and limited opportunities.

In simple terms: Depression-era grads had little money.

Key Takeaway

Adapt and persevere despite scarcity.

Themes

hardship economics resilience education

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • job hunting
  • scholarships
  • budget living

Key Concepts

Great Depression social mobility personal narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did scarcity foster creativity?
  • What lessons apply today?
A Different Perspective

Economic context shaped choices.

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