Good food Quote by Richard Llewellyn
““Happy we were then, for we had a good house, and good food, and good work. There was nothing to do outside at night, except chapel, or choir, or penny-readings, sometimes. But even so, we always found plenty to do until bedtime, for if we were not studying or reading, then we were making something out back, or over the mountain singing somewhere. I can remember no time when there was not plenty to be done. I wonder what has happened in fifty years to change it all...But when people stop being friends with their mother and fathers, and itching to be out of the house, and going mad for other things to do, I cannot think. It is like an asthma, that comes on a man quickly. He has no notion how he had it, but there it is, and nothing can cure it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, Richard Llewellyn, 1966
Reflects on past communal simplicity versus modern restless dissatisfaction, likening it to an asthma attack.
In simple terms: Past communal life was full, modern restlessness feels like a sudden illness.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between activity and contentment.
Themes
community
nostalgia
modernity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- urban planning
- mental health practices
Key Concepts
social cohesion
psychological fatigue
cultural change
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities bring you genuine fulfillment?
- How can modern life incorporate communal values?
A Different Perspective
Nostalgia may idealize past, ignoring its challenges.
