Quote by Gertrude Stein

Counting is the religion of this generation it is its hope and its salvation.

Counting is the religion of this generation it is its hope a

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of counting has become almost like a religion or belief system for the current generation. It implies that people have come to place a significant amount of faith and reliance on counting as a way to navigate their lives. Counting is seen as the source of hope and a means of salvation, possibly indicating that individuals believe that by quantifying and measuring everything, they can find solutions, make progress, and find a sense of security in a world driven by numbers and data.

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By Gertrude Stein

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