Future generations Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
““If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Farewell Address, 1965
Future generations should cherish humanity's origins, not just technological achievements.
In simple terms: Remember humanity's roots.
Preserve cultural heritage.
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When to use this quote
- education curricula
- museum curation
- family storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance progress with heritage?
- What stories should we pass down?
Technology also shapes values, not just memories.