The ancient bitter opposition to improved methods on the ancient theory that it more than temporarily deprives men of employment... has no place in the gospel of American progress.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hoover dismisses the idea that new methods should be rejected to protect old jobs.
- In plain terms
- We should not stop improvements just to keep old jobs.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress should not be halted to protect outdated employment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we balance progress and jobs?
- Is resistance to change always wrong?
Another view
Protecting old jobs may be necessary during rapid transitions to avoid hardship.
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