Doe Quote by Oscar Wilde
“Any map of the world that does not include Utopia is not even worth glancing at.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Soul of Man under Socialism, 1891
A map that omits Utopia lacks imagination and purpose, rendering it meaningless.
In simple terms: Maps without ideal visions are useless.
Key Takeaway
Include visionary ideas in planning.
Themes
imagination
vision
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- creative writing
- education
- art criticism
Key Concepts
Utopia
idealism
cartography
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagination shape our goals?
- What ideal would you map?
A Different Perspective
Utopian visions may be impractical or ignored.
![“I feel like utopia is neither here nor there. It's in that sort of space where you feel the most present, and that can be on tour [or] at home. It's easier to get to that place on tour because your environment is constantly changing, and from a very primal, evolutionary perspective, you have…” quote by Taraka Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45d/taraka-larson-28711_access_i-feel-like-utopia-is-neither-here-nor-t_709773.jpg)
