Holiday Quote by Simone de Beauvoir
“Retirement may be looked upon either as a prolonged holiday or as a rejection, a being thrown on to the scrap-heap.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Ethics of Ambiguity”, 1947
Retirement can be seen as leisure or as societal rejection.
In simple terms: Retirement has dual meanings.
Key Takeaway
Find purpose after work.
Themes
aging
purpose
society
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- career transition
- volunteering
- financial planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
life stages
Questions to Reflect On
- How to stay engaged after work?
- What defines a “prolonged holiday”?
A Different Perspective
Retirement may cause loss of identity.
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