The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima: Young people get the foolish idea that what is new for them must be new for everybody else too - a sharp observation on identity, individuality, rebellion and why feeling different does not always mean being original, from the author of Confessions of a Mask

Quote of the Day: Yukio Mishima, the prominent Japanese author, posited that youthful minds often conflate novelty with true originality. He observed that what today's youth consider groundbreaking may have already been explored by previous generations. His life, steeped in traditional values, lends weight to his assertion. Mishima's insights remind us that fundamental human desires persist over time, encouraging us to appreciate the historical roots of contemporary ideas.