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“Come disse l’umorista americano Will Cuppy: «La forma stessa delle piramidi è la prova che i lavoratori avevano già la tendenza a fare sempre meno».” quote by François Reynaert
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““Come disse l’umorista americano Will Cuppy: «La forma stessa delle piramidi è la prova che i lavoratori avevano già la tendenza a fare sempre meno».””

François Reynaert

About This Quote

Source Quote: Interview with François Reynaert, 2018

Humor reveals that even grand structures like pyramids hint at a human tendency to do less over time.

In simple terms: People tend to become lazier as they age.

Key Takeaway

Beware complacency.

Themes

humor history human nature

Mood

wry critical

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • education
  • urban planning
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

sociology cultural critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we accept decreasing effort as normal?
  • What can counteract this tendency?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex labor histories.

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