Attitude Quote by T. S. Eliot
“A wrong attitude towards nature implies, somewhere, a wrong attitude towards God, and that the consequence is an inevitable doom. For a long enough time we have believed in nothing but the values arising in a mechanized, commercialized, urbanized way of life: it would be as well for us to face the permanent conditions upon which God allows us to live upon this planet.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Waste Land, 1922
Believing only in material progress leads to spiritual neglect and eventual ruin.
In simple terms: Materialism harms spirituality.
Key Takeaway
Align values with nature and faith.
Themes
environment
spirituality
ethics
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- environmental policy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theism
ecology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your lifestyle reflect your spiritual beliefs?
- Can you balance progress with reverence for nature?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting spiritual dimensions can worsen ecological crises.
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