We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity.
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Form as a goal always ends in formalism. For this striving is directed not towards an inside, but towards an outside. But only a living inside has a living outside.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of achieving goals lies in internal motivation rather than mere external appearances.
This quote by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe emphasizes the importance of internal growth and authenticity over mere formalistic achievements. It suggests that when pursuits are motivated by external validation rather than inner truths, they can become hollow and lack genuine substance, indicating that true vitality stems from a deep, internal foundation.
Themes
GoalsAuthenticityInternalExternalGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development and achieving true success.
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