Five years Quote by Matt Haig
““New technology, on Earth, just means something you will laugh at in five years. Value the stuff you won’t laugh at in five years. Like love. Or a good poem. Or a song. Or the sky.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, 2020
Technology is fleeting, but enduring values like love, art, and nature persist beyond trends.
In simple terms: Tech fades, deeper things stay.
Key Takeaway
Cherish lasting joys over fleeting fads.
Themes
longevity
values
timelessness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative pursuits
- appreciating nature
- long‑term fulfillment
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- What timeless things do you prioritize?
- How do you balance novelty with enduring meaning?
A Different Perspective
New tech may still shape future values; not all will be dismissed.
