Destruction Quote by Peter Ackroyd
““Destruction is like a snow-ball rolled down a Hill, for its Bulk encreases by its own swiftness and thus Disorder spreads.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, 1995
Destruction accelerates itself, gaining momentum and spreading chaos as it grows, like a snowball gaining size while rolling downhill.
In simple terms: Destruction grows faster as it spreads.
Key Takeaway
Contain early signs of damage.
Themes
entropy
chaos
growth
self‑reinforcement
Mood
cautious
urgent
Type
preventive
strategic
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- environmental policy
- financial regulation
- personal habits
Key Concepts
feedback loops
exponential increase
systemic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What small problems could become crises?
- How can we detect accelerating damage?
A Different Perspective
Early intervention can be costly and difficult.
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