Quote by Aldous Huxley

Speed provides the one genuinely modern pleasure.

Speed provides the one genuinely modern pleasure.

Summary

This quote suggests that speed is the only truly modern delight. It implies that in our fast-paced world, where everything moves quickly, the experience of speed itself brings us joy and excitement. It highlights how society has become obsessed with instantaneous results and the rush of rapid movement, heralding it as a pleasure unique to the modern era. This explanation emphasizes the significance of speed in contemporary life and its ability to generate a genuine sense of enjoyment.

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Pleasure

By Aldous Huxley

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