In wilderness I sense the miracle of life.
Charles LindberghRead
How long can men thrive between walls of brick, walking on asphalt pavements, breathing the fumes of coal and of oil, growing, working, dying, with hardly a thought of wind, and sky, and fields of grain, seeing only machine-made beauty, the mineral-like quality of life?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote questions the impact of industrialization on human life and our connection to nature.
Charles Lindbergh's quote highlights the disconnect between human existence and the natural world, emphasizing the oppressive environment created by urbanization and industrialization. He critiques the way modern living, characterized by buildings, machinery, and pollution, limits our awareness of the beauty and essential qualities of nature, such as the wind, sky, and fields. By illustrating this confinement, Lindbergh calls for a reflection on the value of nature and its vital role in our lives.
Themes
NatureIndustrializationDisconnectUrbanizationPollutionEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of environmental conservation.
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