Love Quote by Ray Bradbury
““I remember once, when I lived in the Capital for a month and bought the paper fresh each day, I went wild with love, anger, irritation, frustration; all of the passions boiled in me. I was young. I exploded at everything I saw. But then I saw what I was doing: I was believing what I read. Have you noticed? You believe a paper printed on the very day you buy it? This has happened but only an hour ago, you think! It must be true.' He shook his head. 'So I learned to stand back away and let the paper age and mellow. Back here, in Colonia, I saw the headlines diminish to nothing. The week-old paper—why, you can spit on it if you wish. It is like a woman you once loved, but you now see, a few days later, she is not quite what you thought. She has rather a plain face. She is no deeper than a cup of water.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Illustrated Man, 1951
A young man learns that fresh news can inflame emotions, but time reveals its triviality and unreliability.
In simple terms: News can stir strong feelings but loses impact over time.
Key Takeaway
Question sources and let time settle.
Themes
media
perception
growth
skepticism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading daily news
- forming opinions
- reacting to headlines
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
information overload
temporal perspective
emotional reactivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does waiting change your reaction to news?
- What emotions do you notice when you first read a headline?
A Different Perspective
Time can also reveal deeper truths that may be missed in haste.
