Home Quote by Oscar Wilde
“Industry is the root of all ugliness.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
The quote criticizes how industry, with its focus on profit and production, often leads to aesthetic and moral degradation.
In simple terms: Industry can cause ugliness.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of industrial choices.
Themes
materialism
environment
ethics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- product design
- environmental policy
- consumer habits
Key Concepts
capitalism
industrialization
aesthetic decline
Questions to Reflect On
- How does industry affect beauty in your life?
- Can profit and aesthetics coexist?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the benefits of technological progress.
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