Quote by Henry David Thoreau

We are eager to tunnel under the Atlantic and bring the Old World some weeks nearer to the New; but perchance the first news that will leak through into the broad, flapping American ear will be that the Princess Adelaide has the whooping cough.

We are eager to tunnel under the Atlantic and bring the Old

Summary

This quote satirically highlights the tendency of humans to prioritize trivial, inconsequential information over more crucial matters. It suggests that despite our enthusiasm to bridge continents through technology, the transmission of gossip and unimportant news might be the first result. By emphasizing the news of a princess having a trivial illness like the whooping cough, the quote implies that we often ignore significant global issues in favor of trivial distractions. It serves as a critique of society's skewed priorities and our inclination towards sensationalism.

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