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“A wrong attitude towards nature implies, somewhere, a wrong attitude towards God, and that the consequence is an inevitable doom. For a long enough time we have believed in nothing but the values arising in a mechanized, commercialized, urbanized way of life: it would be as well for us to face the…” quote by T. S. Eliot
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“A wrong attitude towards nature implies, somewhere, a wrong attitude towards God, and that the consequence is an inevitable doom. For a long enough time we have believed in nothing but the values arising in a mechanized, commercialized, urbanized way of life: it would be as well for us to face the permanent conditions upon which God allows us to live upon this planet.”

T. S. Eliot

About This Quote

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

Believing only in material progress leads to spiritual neglect and eventual ruin.

In simple terms: Materialism harms spirituality.

Key Takeaway

Align values with nature and faith.

Themes

environment spirituality ethics

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • environmental policy
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theism ecology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your lifestyle reflect your spiritual beliefs?
  • Can you balance progress with reverence for nature?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting spiritual dimensions can worsen ecological crises.

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