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“Time and space - time to be alone, space to move about - these may well become the great scarcities of tomorrow.” quote by Edwin Way Teale
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“Time and space - time to be alone, space to move about - these may well become the great scarcities of tomorrow.”

Edwin Way Teale

About This Quote

Source Essay: The American Landscape, 1966

Future scarcity will be personal time and physical space, essential for well‑being.

In simple terms: Time and space will become scarce.

Key Takeaway

Protect your personal time and space.

Themes

privacy well‑being future scarcity balance

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • remote work
  • urban living
  • family life
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

Time management urban planning mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you safeguard your time?
  • What spaces can you create for yourself?
A Different Perspective

Even with scarcity, technology can create new shared spaces.

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