Annuals Quote by Wendell Berry
“Love the quick profit, the annual raise, vacation with pay. Want more of everything ready-made. Be afraid to know your neighbors and to die. And you will have a window in your head. Not even your future will be a mystery any more. Your mind will be punched in a card and shut away in a little drawer. When they want you to buy something they will call you. When they want you to die for profit they will let you know.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Community, 1970
Convenient, consumer‑driven comforts erode personal connections and autonomy.
In simple terms: Consumerism isolates people.
Key Takeaway
Beware over‑reliance on convenience.
Themes
consumerism
isolation
technology
autonomy
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban living
- online shopping
- advertising
- government surveillance
Key Concepts
capitalism
social fragmentation
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts can you replace with community?
- How does technology both connect and divide?
A Different Perspective
Convenience can also empower marginalized voices.
