Caring Quote by Ryan North
“Progress! Progress through everybody dying and their kids eventually not caring who their parents hated!”
About This Quote
Source Webcomic: Dinosaur Comics, 2005
The line satirically claims progress comes from death and apathy toward past conflicts.
In simple terms: Progress is mocked as arising from indifference and loss.
Key Takeaway
Question the cost of so-called progress.
Themes
death
apathy
progress
generational conflict
Mood
sarcastic
thoughtful
Type
comic
social commentary
When to use this quote
- political movements
- cultural shifts
- family legacies
Key Concepts
philosophy
social critique
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true progress look like?
- How can societies remember past struggles constructively?
A Different Perspective
It may be overly cynical.
![“[Kids] will grow up into a world that's difficult and wonderful, and they'll make the best of it they can, and hopefully help turn it in the best possible direction.” quote by Bill McKibben](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f0/bill-mckibben-1057_children_kids-will-grow-up-into-a-world-that-s-di_212978.jpg)
