Taken Quote by George Herbert
“Citties are taken by the eares.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Altar, 1633
Cities are built on the foundations of hearing, implying that listening shapes civilization.
In simple terms: Listening builds societies.
Key Takeaway
Listen to shape community.
Themes
communication
culture
foundation
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Community meetings
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Auditory perception
social development
urban planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you hear that shapes your life?
- How can listening improve society?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on hearing ignores other senses.
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