Quote by Christopher Lasch

Today Americans are overcome not by the sense of endless possibility but by the banality of the social order they have erected against it.

Today Americans are overcome not by the sense of endless pos

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This quote suggests that Americans are no longer inspired by boundless potential but rather feel restricted and bored by the societal structure they have built in its place. It implies that the current social order lacks innovation, excitement, and a sense of purpose. Instead, Americans are trapped within monotonous routines and dull conformity, leading to a sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with the status quo.

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