Air Quote by Laurence Sterne
“How many thousands of [lives] are there every year that comes cast away, (in all civilized countries at least)--and consider'd asnothing but common air, in competition of an hypothesis.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy, 1759
The author questions how many lives are dismissed as insignificant, critiquing societal neglect of ordinary existence.
In simple terms: Many lives are ignored as unimportant.
Recognize the value in every human life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public policy
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we value each life?
- What societal structures ignore ordinary people?
The abstract tone may limit practical application.