America Quote by John Updike
“Americans have been conditioned to respect newness, whatever it costs them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1974
Society prizes novelty even when it harms tradition or values.
In simple terms: People chase new things despite costs.
Question the cost of novelty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marketing campaigns
- technology adoption
- fashion trends
- urban development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you sacrificing for the new?
- How can tradition coexist with innovation?
Novelty can erode lasting quality.