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Obsolete Quotes

Quotes on things declared outdated, from fashion to war.

The boldest claim here is that happiness itself is obsolete and uneconomic, a sharp line that sets the tone for the page. Another quote applies the same word to fashion, calling nothing as hideous as an outdated style, a small nod to Change.

Happiness is obsolete: uneconomic.

Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

Nothing is so hideous as an obsolete fashion.

Quotes by Stendhal

Glorious as it had been, the city-state was obsolete.

Quotes by Robert A. Dahl

Either war is obsolete, or men are.

Quotes by R. Buckminster Fuller

Change Quotes

Adults are obsolete children.

Quotes by Dr. Seuss

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the boldest claim among these obsolete quotes?
One states flatly that happiness itself is obsolete and uneconomic, a stark opening line that frames the whole page's tone.
Does any quote apply "obsolete" to fashion?
Yes, one calls nothing as hideous as an outdated style, tying obsolescence to visible Change in taste over time.
Is there a quote about entire political systems becoming obsolete?
One references the city-state as glorious in its time but ultimately obsolete, treating whole forms of governance as capable of expiring.
What's the most serious use of "obsolete" among these quotes?
One argues that either war itself is obsolete or humanity is, framing the word as a matter of survival rather than mere fashion or taste.
Do these quotes treat becoming obsolete as always negative?
Not entirely - some use it almost matter-of-factly to describe natural decline, while others use it as a warning about Neglect or moral failure.

The most serious quote argues that either war is obsolete or men are, framing the word as a matter of survival rather than taste. For more on outliving usefulness, see the Neglect quotes and this page's take on the Identity of outdated things.