Quote by Frank Lloyd Wright

If it keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but the push-button finger.

If it keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but the push-

Summary

This quote suggests that if mankind continues to rely heavily on technology and convenience, humans will gradually lose the need for physical strength and abilities. The "push-button finger" refers to the only limb that remains active, symbolizing the overemphasis on using technology to perform tasks and the decline in physical activity. Overall, the quote criticizes society's increasing dependency on technology and the potential consequences it may have on human physicality and vitality.

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