Breeding Quote by Emily Post
“People who picnic along the public highway leaving a clutter of greasy paper and swill (not a pretty name, but neither is it a pretty object!) for other people to walk or drive past, and to make a breeding place for flies, and furnish nourishment for rats, choose a disgusting way to repay the land-owner for the liberty they took in temporarily occupying his property.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Etiquette and Public Spaces, 1930s
Leaving trash on public roads shows disrespect for shared spaces and harms the environment and community.
In simple terms: Littering shows disrespect and harms others.
Key Takeaway
Respect shared spaces and clean up after yourself.
Themes
respect
environment
community
responsibility
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
ethical
advisory
When to use this quote
- urban sidewalks
- parks
- public events
- temporary property use
Key Concepts
public etiquette
environmental impact
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your behavior affect others?
- What motivates you to keep spaces clean?
A Different Perspective
Cleaning up may be inconvenient and requires personal discipline.
