Quote by Florence King

People are so busy dreaming the American Dream, fantasizing about what they could be or have a right to be, that they're all asleep at the switch. Consequently we are living in the Age of Human Error.

People are so busy dreaming the American Dream, fantasizing

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This quote suggests that many individuals in society are so preoccupied with chasing their aspirations and the idea of achieving the "American Dream" that they have become oblivious and negligent. The phrase "asleep at the switch" implies that people are failing to perform their responsibilities and make informed decisions due to their focus on personal desires. Consequently, the quote argues that this lack of attentiveness has resulted in the prevailing era being characterized by a multitude of human errors and mistakes.

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