Delivered Oblivion Quote by Arthur Rimbaud
““Delivered to oblivion...growing and flowering with incense and weeds to the sullen whine of nasty flies... I loved deserts, burnt out orchards, faded boutiques...I dragged myself down stinking alleyways... General, if there's an old cannon left, aim for the glass of splendid shops, into the living rooms...make the city eat its own dust.””
About This Quote
A surreal lament of decay, celebrating ruin and the paradoxical beauty found in desolation, urging destruction of complacent urbanity.
In simple terms: Embraces decay as creative force
Key Takeaway
Destruction can reveal hidden splendor
Themes
decay
beauty in ruin
urban critique
surrealism
paradox
Mood
melancholic
defiant
haunting
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- exploring abandoned places
- witnessing urban gentrification
- contemplating post-apocalyptic landscapes
Key Concepts
entropy
rebellion
entropy
urban decay
Practical Applications
- inspiring avant‑garde art
- provoking critical urban design
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to find beauty in ruin?
- How can destruction serve as a catalyst for renewal?
