How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
If revolutionaries would learn that they can't remodel society by day after tomorrow—haven't the wisdom to and shouldn't be permitted to—I'd have more respect for them." (8.6.70)
Finally, Lyman lays out his beef with the hippie generation. It's not that he opposes their desire to build a better world. It's not that he opposes their idealism. It's not even that he hates all of their politics—in fact, he agrees with certain aspects. His beef comes from their naive confidence that they can transform the world overnight. After all, life isn't a sprint—it's a marathon.