Changed Quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder
“These times are too progressive. Everything has changed too fast. Railroads and telegraphs and kerosene and coal stoves -- they're good to have but the trouble is, folks get to depend on 'em.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1880
She laments rapid technological change, noting that while new inventions are useful, they create dependence and new challenges.
In simple terms: Fast change creates dependence and problems.
Key Takeaway
Balance progress with self‑reliance.
Themes
technology
change
dependence
tradition
adaptation
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- rural life
- modernization
- energy use
- community resilience
Key Concepts
industrialization
societal impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you adapt to new tools?
- What traditions should be preserved?
A Different Perspective
New tech can erode traditional skills.
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