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“In my time, the follies of the town crept slowly among us, but now they travel faster than a stagecoach.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith
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“In my time, the follies of the town crept slowly among us, but now they travel faster than a stagecoach.”

Oliver Goldsmith

About This Quote

Source Play: The Good-Natured Man, 1768

Societal problems spread faster now than in the past, outpacing old methods of control.

In simple terms: Problems spread faster than before.

Key Takeaway

Adapt strategies to rapid change.

Themes

society change communication technology history

Mood

cautionary analytical

Type

theatrical historical

When to use this quote

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Key Concepts

Information diffusion social dynamics historical comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies keep pace?
  • What tools slow harmful diffusion?
A Different Perspective

Rapid spread can cause panic or misinformation.

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