I really do live for the future, because when I'm eating a box of candy, I can't wait to taste the last piece.
Andy WarholRead
When I got my first TV set, I stopped caring so much about having close relationships with other people.
Interpretation
The quote reflects on how the introduction of television can lead to a decline in personal connections with others.
Andy Warhol's quote highlights the transformative impact of technology, particularly television, on human relationships. It suggests that the allure and distraction of TV can diminish the importance of directly connecting with people, as individuals may become more absorbed in the content being broadcast than in fostering meaningful relationships with those around them.
In practice
In a discussion about the impact of technology on social interactions during a family gathering.
I really do live for the future, because when I'm eating a box of candy, I can't wait to taste the last piece.
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Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art
I never wanted to be a painter; I wanted to be a tap dancer.
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Don't flatter yourselves that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.
If possible, _x000D_ leave room for your enemy _x000D_ to become your friend.
A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.
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