Tool Quote by Henry David Thoreau
““We have become the tool of our tools.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Civil Disobedience", 1849
We have become dependent on the very tools we created.
In simple terms: We are enslaved by our own technology.
Reflect on technology’s control over life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social media
- smart devices
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What tools enhance freedom?
- How can we reclaim autonomy?
Technology also empowers and liberates.