Cities Quote by Diane Ackerman
![“Symbolic of life, hair bolts from our head[s]. Like the earth, it can be harvested, but it will rise again. We can change its color and texture when the mood strikes us, but in time it will return to its original form, just as Nature will in time turn our precisely laid-out cities into a weed-way.” quote by Diane Ackerman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/707/diane-ackerman-1035_cities_symbolic-of-life-hair-bolts-from-our-hea_194991.jpg)
“Symbolic of life, hair bolts from our head[s]. Like the earth, it can be harvested, but it will rise again. We can change its color and texture when the mood strikes us, but in time it will return to its original form, just as Nature will in time turn our precisely laid-out cities into a weed-way.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Harvest of Hair, Diane Ackerman, 1995
Hair symbolizes life’s cycles, growth, decay, and renewal, reflecting how human creations are temporary and will revert to nature over time.
In simple terms: Hair shows life’s cycles and nature’s dominance.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence; respect nature’s rhythm.
Themes
impermanence
nature
renewal
human hubris
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- urban planning
- environmental activism
- gardening
Key Concepts
cyclical change
entropy
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor the temporary nature of your achievements?
- What practices keep you grounded in ecological humility?
A Different Perspective
Nature eventually reclaims all human constructs.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
