Quote by James Thurber

Man is flying too fast for a world that is round. Soon he will catch up with himself in a great rear end collision.

Man is flying too fast for a world that is round. Soon he wi

Summary

This quote suggests that human progress and development are happening at an unsustainable and rapid pace. The metaphorical phrase "flying too fast" implies that mankind's advancement is outpacing the capacity of the Earth and its resources to handle such growth. The reference to a "world that is round" emphasizes the interconnectedness and limited nature of our planet. The quote predicts that if humans do not slow down or find more sustainable paths, they will face disastrous consequences, metaphorically described as a "great rear end collision," symbolizing a calamitous collision between progress and the Earth's limits.

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By James Thurber

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