Fahrenheit 451 I. Significance of quote for book A. Society feels that knowledge from books wastes time and learning a trade and working is important B. Guy Montag is envious of Clarisse's desire to see the world and learn everything possible; he could if he were to learn a good trade and make more money to enable him to pursue his desires II. Significance of quote for us A. If the future were to be similar to that in Fahrenheit 451, life would be very dull and monotonous B. This situation would cause a lack of communication in our society C. People would have no hobbies Frank Bottone February 1998 Mr. Reidy Final Draft Fahrenheit 451 Quote: "School is shortened, di