Quote by Ann Landers

Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other.

Television has proved that people will look at anything rath

Summary

This quote suggests that television has the ability to captivate individuals to the extent that they become more engrossed in watching TV than engaging with one another. It implies that people would rather direct their attention towards television programs rather than having genuine social interactions with the people around them. The quote implies a criticism that television has contributed to a decline in personal connections, as people have increasingly chosen to divert their focus towards the screen, ultimately avoiding human connection.

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By Ann Landers

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