We're by-products of the mid-twentieth century", Oliver said. "Who isn't?

Ruth Ozeki
About This Quote

We're by-products of the mid-twentieth century" is a statement about the general state of the world. It means that we, as a people, are the products of our time and place. As such, we are simply by-products of things like TV and movies, and the nuclear family.

Source: A Tale For The Time Being

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