Building Quote by Alfred Jarry
“We shall not have succeeded in demolishing everything unless we demolish the ruins as well. But the only way I can see of doing that is to use them to put up a lot of fine, well-designed buildings.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Ubu Roi" by Alfred Jarry, 1896
Rebuilding from ruins requires using past debris as foundation for new creation.
In simple terms: Use remnants to build anew.
Key Takeaway
Transform old into new.
Themes
renewal
destruction
creation
Mood
hopeful
strategic
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- post‑disaster recovery
- urban redevelopment
- personal reinvention
- historical preservation
Key Concepts
urban planning
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you repurpose what remains?
- What new structures can arise?
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