Broke Quote by Margaret Atwood
“How shrunk, how dwindled, in our times Creation's mighty seed - For Man has broke the Fellowship With murder, lust, and greed.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed poem by Margaret Atwood, 1990s
Humanity has corrupted creation’s original purity through violence and greed.
In simple terms: Greed and violence have ruined nature’s original goodness.
Key Takeaway
Guard against greed to protect the world.
Themes
environment
morality
corruption
human nature
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- environmental activism
- personal ethics
- education curricula
Key Concepts
ecocriticism
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reverse destructive habits?
- What personal actions can restore purity?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted human behavior is extremely difficult.
