Causes Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“What harm cause not those huge draughts or pictures which wanton youth with chalk or coals draw in each passage, wall or stairs of our great houses, whence a cruel contempt of our natural store is bred in them?”
About This Quote
The quote laments how excessive decorative work damages natural resources and fosters contempt for nature.
In simple terms: Over‑decorating harms nature and breeds disdain.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural materials.
Themes
environment
art
conservation
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- architectural design
- interior decoration
- urban planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
aesthetic excess
resource depletion
Questions to Reflect On
- What value do you place on natural materials?
- How can design honor nature?
A Different Perspective
Beauty can be achieved without waste.
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