Care Quote by Jane Jacobs
“It may be that we have become so feckless as a people that we no longer care how things work but only the kind of quick, easy outer impression that they get.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities, 1961
Society has become superficial, caring only about appearances, not deeper functions.
In simple terms: Superficiality over substance.
Value depth over surface impressions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marketing
- social media
- urban planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper aspects are being ignored?
- How can you promote substantive engagement?
Surface focus can hinder meaningful progress.