Book Quote by Ettore Sottsass
“...there is no doubt something will be done sooner or later to enable us to put on a house every day, just as we put on clothes or choose a book to read or a theater to go to, like choosing a day to be lived, within the limits grated by other destinies or chances.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Architecture and Design, 1980s
The quote suggests that daily life and creative work will become as routine and effortless as choosing clothing or a book, despite external constraints.
In simple terms: Future tasks will feel routine like daily choices.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the inevitability of routine in creative work.
Themes
design
routine
creativity
destiny
choice
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- creative scheduling
- productivity strategies
- design practice
- time management
Key Concepts
automation
habit formation
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we maintain flexibility within routine?
- What external factors could disrupt this inevitability?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook unpredictable disruptions that prevent routine.
