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tblue37

(65,490 posts) Wed Apr 20, 2022, 02:24 PM Apr 2022

Hannah Arendt:

“Every generation, civilization is invaded by barbarians. We call them ‘children.’”

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Hannah Arendt: (Original Post) tblue37 Apr 2022 OP

And too many become uncivilized adults. The dominant mental aspect of the very young is their Karadeniz Apr 2022 #1

I still think children are mankind's gift to humanity. kimbutgar Apr 2022 #2

Miss Arendt would have a field day with customer service, airplanes, or MTG's district ck4829 Apr 2022 #3

Karadeniz

(22,585 posts)

1. And too many become uncivilized adults. The dominant mental aspect of the very young is their

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 02:45 PM

Apr 2022

Unyielding self centeredness. Tantrums, screaming, lying to escape personal responsibility. We're seeing a lot of adults nowadays, thanks to media accessibility, who are not more than large two-year olds.

kimbutgar

(21,215 posts)

2. I still think children are mankind's gift to humanity.

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 02:47 PM

Apr 2022

ck4829

(35,094 posts)

3. Miss Arendt would have a field day with customer service, airplanes, or MTG's district

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 02:50 PM

Apr 2022

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