People with Books. What, in 2007, could be more incongruous than that? It makes me want to l

Michael Chabon
People with Books. What, in 2007, could be more incongruous...
People with Books. What, in 2007, could be more incongruous...
People with Books. What, in 2007, could be more incongruous...
People with Books. What, in 2007, could be more incongruous...
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This quote is a humorous take on a very serious reality that can be found in New York City. In 2007, the only thing more incongruous than people with books is people without books. In an age where technology takes over so much of our lives, it is hard to imagine what life would be like if we were not dependent on these devices. However, as George Orwell pointed out in his essay, “Shooting an Elephant,” there are some things that can never be replaced by technology and some things that technology will never be able to replace. Books are one of those things.

Source: Gentlemen Of The Road

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