The passion for destruction is also a creative passion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Destruction and creation are linked forces; breaking down old structures often enables new ones to form.
- In plain terms
- Breaking things down can be a way to build something new.
- What can you take from it?
- Destruction is often part of rebuilding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What old structures need to go?
- How do you rebuild after breaking?
Another view
Not all destruction leads to creation.
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