"The difference between our decadence and the Russians is that while theirs is brutal, ours is apathetic"

This quote by David Sarnoff is a commentary on the distinctions in between the decadence of the United States and Russia. Sarnoff is suggesting that while both nations remain in a state of decadence, the distinction depends on the way each country is handling it. He suggests that Russia is dealing with its decadence in a harsh way, while the United States is dealing with it in an apathetic manner. This suggests that the United States is not taking any action to resolve its decadence, while Russia is taking a more aggressive technique. This quote is a tip that apathy can be simply as damaging as cruelty, which it is necessary to do something about it to deal with any issues that arise.