Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans need aesthetic and spiritual nourishment from nature alongside physical food.
- In plain terms
- We need beautiful places to play and pray, not just food.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect natural spaces for mental and physical well-being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What natural space heals you?
- How can we protect beauty in cities?
Another view
Prioritizing beauty can be seen as a luxury.
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