Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
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If you foolishly ignore beauty, then you will soon find yourself without it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ignoring beauty in life will lead to a lack of beauty around you.
Frank Lloyd Wright emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating beauty in our surroundings. When we dismiss or overlook beauty, we risk its absence in our lives, highlighting the idea that appreciation is essential for its existence.
Themes
BeautyAppreciationLifeAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on mindfulness, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of appreciating the beauty around us.
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