Beauty Quote by Wallace Stegner
“You have to get over the color green; you have to quit associating beauty with gardens and lawns; you have to get used to an inhuman scale; you have to understand geological time.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Natural World, 1970
We must move beyond garden‑centric beauty, adopt a geological timescale, and accept inhuman scales.
In simple terms: Shift aesthetic from gardens to vast natural time.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a broader perspective.
Themes
environment
scale
beauty
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
environmental
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- landscape photography
- environmental education
Key Concepts
geology
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster appreciation for deep time?
- What designs reflect geological awareness?
A Different Perspective
People may resist abandoning familiar aesthetics.
