Basically Quote by Alice Walker
“I just think cities are unnatural, basically. I know there are people who live happily in them, and I have cities that I love, too. But it's a disaster that we have moved so far from nature.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Cities, 1998
The author sees cities as unnatural yet acknowledges people can thrive there, lamenting distance from nature.
In simple terms: Cities feel unnatural, but people can be happy there.
Key Takeaway
Balance urban life with nature.
Themes
environment
urbanization
wellbeing
Mood
contemplative
concerned
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- personal health
- community gardening
- eco‑tourism
Key Concepts
ecology
human adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reconnect with nature daily?
- What urban changes could reduce the 'disaster'?
A Different Perspective
Nature may be inaccessible to many city dwellers.
