Progress may, perhaps, be perceived by historians; it can never be felt by those actually involved in the supposed advance. The young are born into the advancing circumstances, the old take them for granted within a few months or years. Advances aren't felt as advances. There is no gratitude--only irritation if, for any reason, the newly invented conveniences break down.
Aldous Huxley
, from Eyeless in Gaza, 1936
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