Crossing the street Quote by Dalai Lama XIV
““We have bigger houses but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicines, but less healthiness; We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We’ve built more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, but have less communications; We have become long on quantity, but short on quality. These times are times of fast foods; but slow digestion; Tall man but short character; Steep profits but shallow relationships. It is time when there is much in the window, but nothing in the room.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
Critiques modern society’s focus on material and technological abundance while neglecting moral and relational depth.
In simple terms: More stuff, less substance.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize quality over quantity.
Themes
materialism
technology
human connection
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- personal development
- media consumption
Key Concepts
consumerism
information overload
social alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you simplify in your life?
- How can you foster deeper relationships?
A Different Perspective
Technological progress can also foster deeper connections if used wisely.
