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Bored Quote by Lynne Tillman

“I think I'm too indoctrinated. I'm going to use everything I can, and I think if I used an advertisement in that one, it would be yet another way to connect the current day with Wharton. Wharton has been perceived sometimes as being too upper class; Wharton was an extraordinary social thinker. As…” quote by Lynne Tillman
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“I think I'm too indoctrinated. I'm going to use everything I can, and I think if I used an advertisement in that one, it would be yet another way to connect the current day with Wharton. Wharton has been perceived sometimes as being too upper class; Wharton was an extraordinary social thinker. As relevant today as anyone, so she uses some language that isn't current, but to me, I'm so happy about that because I get so bored with the 100 words that people mostly use.”

Lynne Tillman

About This Quote

The author feels overly influenced by doctrine, wants to use all tools, and sees value in connecting modern audiences with historic, elite institutions like Wharton.

In simple terms: Feeling over‑indoctrinated, seeks fresh connections.

Key Takeaway

Bridge past and present.

Themes

identity education communication social class

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marketing campaign
  • academic outreach
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

institutional branding modern relevance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can elite institutions stay relevant?
  • What language resonates today?
A Different Perspective

Balancing tradition with contemporary language can be tricky.

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