I'd rather have two good friends, than 500,000 admirers.
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Nothing recedes like progress.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Progress can often feel like it slips away from us despite our efforts.
E. E. Cummings' quote suggests that as we make advancements or improvements in our lives or society, there is a tendency for those very accomplishments to seem elusive or temporary. It evokes the idea that despite the efforts and strides we make, the perception of progress can fade, highlighting the complexities of advancement and the challenges of sustaining it.
Themes
ProgressChangeIllusionEffortAdvancement
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about the challenges of innovation, you might use this quote to illustrate the fleeting nature of perceived success.
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