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I have a lot of land. I bought it because I had a very…

“I have a lot of land. I bought it because I had a very strong feeling. I was in my early twenties, and I had grown up in Los Angeles and had seen that city slide off into the sea from the city I knew as a little kid. It lost its identity - suddenly there was cement everywhere and the green was…” quote by Robert Redford
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“I have a lot of land. I bought it because I had a very strong feeling. I was in my early twenties, and I had grown up in Los Angeles and had seen that city slide off into the sea from the city I knew as a little kid. It lost its identity - suddenly there was cement everywhere and the green was gone and the air was bad - and I wanted out.”

Robert Redford

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He sought a fresh start away from urban decay, buying land driven by intuition and desire for natural space.

In simple terms: He bought land to escape a polluted city.

Key Takeaway

Trust your gut when seeking change.

Themes

environment urban decay personal growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • relocating
  • real estate investment
  • environmental activism

Key Concepts

intuition land ownership urban sprawl

Questions to Reflect On

  • What environment do you need to thrive?
  • How does intuition guide major decisions?
A Different Perspective

Land ownership can be costly and may not guarantee fulfillment.

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