Body Quote by Tobias Smollett
“The capital is become an overgrown monster; which, like a dropsical head, will in time leave the body and extremities without nourishment and support.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett, 1771
The capital is likened to a monstrous organism that will eventually starve its limbs, warning of unsustainable growth.
In simple terms: A city grows like a monster that will starve its parts.
Key Takeaway
Watch for overexpansion.
Themes
politics
economics
urbanization
decay
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
analytical
warning
When to use this quote
- city planning
- policy making
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
systems theory
resource depletion
entropy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance growth and sustainability?
- What signs indicate a city is overreaching?
A Different Perspective
Growth can be controlled by regulation.
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