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“The environment that people live in is the environment that they learn to live in, respond to, and perpetuate. If the environment is good, so be it. But if it is poor, so is the quality of life within it.” quote by Ellen Swallow Richards
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“The environment that people live in is the environment that they learn to live in, respond to, and perpetuate. If the environment is good, so be it. But if it is poor, so is the quality of life within it.”

Ellen Swallow Richards

About This Quote

Source Book: The Nature of the Chemical World by Ellen Swallow Richards, 1895

Our surroundings shape our habits, responses, and the quality of life; a good environment fosters well‑being, a poor one hinders it.

In simple terms: Environment influences behavior and life quality.

Key Takeaway

Improve surroundings to improve life.

Themes

environment behavior quality of life social influence

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • education
  • workplace design
  • home improvement

Key Concepts

ecology psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your current environment affect your daily choices?
  • What steps can you take to improve it?
A Different Perspective

Changing environment alone may not fix deep‑rooted personal issues.

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