I’m quite aware of the manias of the ag...

I’m quite aware of the manias of the age. The only one who has resisted them is the dog. Max is in perfect touch with his atavistic past. He eats, he sleeps, and gets excited when he sees another dog, especially a female. He has no gadgets beyond his leash and bowls. Yet he has no psychological problems. There’s a lot to be learned from him. In fact, there’s a lot to be learned from ants, who work away, or trees, which grow with inspiring patience. I realize I’m ascribing wisdom to them, when their behavior is due to their simpler capabilities . But appropriate behavior can be learned from even the most basic of creatures.
(sits with children)
Now, tell me, children, when you’re occupied with your technical trifles, what are your bodies doing? When I was your age, I went to playgrounds. I ran, I jumped, I climbed sliding boards, and pushed myself to startling heights on swings. How can you expect to live as long as your grandmother if you sit around all day simply wiggling your fingers?