Beauty Quote by John Steinbeck
““Worry had crept on a corroding world, and what was lost--good manners, ease and beauty? Ladies were not ladies any more, and you couldn't trust a gentleman's word. There was a time when people kept their fly buttons fastened. And man's freedom was boiling off. Where did all the good stones go, and all simplicity?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Grapes of Wrath, 1939
Notes a decline in civility and simplicity, lamenting loss of manners and trust in society.
In simple terms: Society losing manners.
Key Takeaway
Value kindness and simplicity.
Themes
culture
decay
trust
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family life
- public interactions
- community building
- urban development
Key Concepts
social change
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits can we revive today?
- How do we balance tradition with modernity?
A Different Perspective
Nostalgia may romanticize past; change can bring progress.
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