Quote by Paul Sweeney

How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young?

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Summary

This quote reflects on the paradox of contemporary society, which heavily relies on convenience products and instant gratification. It implies that such a society lacks the ability to instill patience in the younger generations because they are constantly exposed to quick and effortless solutions. By relying on ready-made foods and instant technologies like cameras, traditional values like patience and delayed gratification are seemingly undermined. The quote provokes reflection on the potential consequences of a society that prioritizes convenience over cultivating virtues like patience.

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Patience

By Paul Sweeney

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