Connected Quote by Colum McCann
“It had never occurred to me before but everything in New York is built upon another thing, nothing is entirely by itself, each thing as strange as the last, and connected.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann, 2009
Everything is interconnected; nothing exists in isolation, especially in a complex city like New York.
In simple terms: All things are linked.
Key Takeaway
Recognize interdependence.
Themes
connection
interdependence
urban life
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- city planning
- architecture
- social networks
- environmental design
Key Concepts
Systems theory
network theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing connections change your decisions?
- What are the limits of seeing everything as linked?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasizing connections can ignore individual agency.
