Abolition-of-family Quote by Semen Iakovlevich Vol'fson
““[The family] will be sent to a museum of antiquities so that it can rest next to the spinning wheel and the bronze axe, by the horsedrawn carriage, the steam engine, and the wired telephone.””
About This Quote
Source Literary: Unspecified work
A fantastical vision of a family placed among historic artifacts, suggesting preservation of heritage alongside progress.
In simple terms: Family displayed like museum pieces among old technology.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect family heritage.
Themes
heritage
preservation
progress
history
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
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Family:1
Family Sent:0
Antiquities Rest:0
Sent Museum:0
Horsedrawn Carriage:0
Museum Antiquities:0
When to use this quote
- historical storytelling
- social critique
- fictional world‑building
Key Concepts
cultural memory
technological change
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern technology affect family values?
- What does preserving the past mean today?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical use.