Quote by Alfred Hitchcock

We seem to have a compulsion these days to bury time capsules in order to give those people living in the next century or so some idea of what we are like.

We seem to have a compulsion these days to bury time capsule

Summary

This quote highlights our modern tendency to create time capsules as a way to preserve elements of our present era for future generations. It suggests that we have a desire to be remembered and understood by those who will live in the future. Time capsules serve as a means to offer insight into our values, culture, and way of life, allowing future societies to gain a glimpse into who we are as a people and how we shape our world.

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By Alfred Hitchcock

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