"I have always had school sickness, as others have seasickness. I cried when it was time to go back to school long after I was old enough to be ashamed of such behavior"
- Jacques Derrida
About this Quote
This quote by Jacques Derrida talks to the trouble of returning to school after a break. He compares the sensation of fear and unhappiness to seasickness, recommending that it is a typical experience. He likewise acknowledges the embarassment associated with such habits, suggesting that even when we are old enough to understand much better, the sensation of fear and sadness can still be overwhelming. This quote talks to the trouble of returning to school after a break, and the emotions that can feature it. It also recommends that even when we are old sufficient to understand better, the sensation of fear and unhappiness can still be frustrating. It is a suggestion that it is alright to feel overwhelmed and terrified when returning to school, and that it is a normal experience.
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