"Everyone seems to be playing well within the boundaries of his usual rule set. I have yet to hear anyone say something that seemed likely to mitigate the idiocy of this age"
- John Perry Barlow
About this Quote
This quote by John Perry Barlow suggests that people are not taking risks or pushing boundaries in the present age. He suggests that individuals are content to remain within their comfort zone and not challenge the status quo. He is dissatisfied that no one is speaking out against the "idiocy of this age" and is wishing for someone to decide and make a distinction. He is most likely referring to the political and social concerns of the time, such as bigotry, sexism, and inequality. He is calling for people to decide and challenge the oppressions of the world, rather than simply accepting them as the standard. He is motivating people to believe outside the box and take risks in order to make a positive modification on the planet.
This quote is written / told by John Perry Barlow somewhere between October 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 19 other quotes.
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"Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, you're going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasn't - now - and this is the honest truth"
