We are living even now among punishments and ruins.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Current conditions reflect punishment and decay from past actions.
- In plain terms
- We live in the aftermath of bad choices.
- What can you take from it?
- Our world shows the results of destruction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ruins do you see?
- How did we get here?
Another view
Some places still thrive despite global ruin.
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