Today we live in a chaos of straight lines, in a jungle of straight lines. If you do not believe this, take the trouble to count the straight lines which surround you. Then you will understand, for you will never finish counting.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern life is filled with endless geometric structures that overwhelm us.
- In plain terms
- We are surrounded by so many straight lines it is impossible to count them.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice the dominance of rigid structures in your environment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does structure affect mood?
- Where do you find comfort?
Another view
Straight lines provide order and safety.
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