Built Quote by John Milton
“If this fail, The pillar'd firmament is rottenness, And earth's base built on stubble.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 1, 1667
The collapse of a foundation leads to the decay of everything built upon it.
In simple terms: Weak foundations cause total ruin.
Strengthen foundations before building.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- building projects
- relationships
- organizational planning
- financial investments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What foundations in your life need reinforcement?
- How can you test the strength of a foundation?
If the base is unstable, even strong pillars will fail.