Quote by Peggy Noonan

You don't have to be old in America to say of a world you lived in: That world is gone.

You don't have to be old in America to say of a world you li

Summary

This quote suggests that societal shifts and cultural changes happen so rapidly in America that one can witness the decline or disappearance of an entire world they once knew without necessarily being old. It reflects the dynamic nature of American society, where traditions and ways of life can rapidly become outdated or irrelevant. The quote emphasizes how the pace of change and progress can have a profound impact, highlighting the transitory nature of the world we inhabit.

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Modern Modernism

By Peggy Noonan

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