Better life Quote by Edward Hoagland
“City people try to buy time as a rule, when they can, whereas country people are prepared to kill time, although both try to cherish in their mind's eye the notion of a better life ahead.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Time and Place", The New Yorker, 1970
Contrasts urban desire to save time with rural willingness to spend it, both seeking a better future.
In simple terms: City rushes, country lingers, both hope.
Balance time use with purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- work schedules
- leisure planning
- long‑term goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you allocate your time?
- What future are you working toward?
May idealize rural life.