"No one cuts backs like he did. No one knows what a back is anymore"

This quote by Diana Vreeland is a commentary on the changing times and the absence of appreciation for the past. She is suggesting that individuals no longer understand the importance of the past and the value of the things that were once kept in high regard. She is saying that nobody is willing to make the very same sacrifices that were when made in order to achieve success. She is also suggesting that individuals no longer comprehend the idea of a "back" or the value of having a strong structure to build on. This quote is a reminder that we should not forget the lessons of the past which we ought to strive to build upon the successes of those who came before us. It is a pointer that we ought to not take for granted the effort and devotion of those who have gone before us.