You are 27 or 28 right? It is very tough to live at that age. When nothing is sure. I have sympathy with you.
Haruki MurakamiRead
Why do people have to build such depressing places? I'm not saying that every nook and cranny of the world has to be beautiful, but does it have to be this ugly?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a critique of the aesthetic quality of our built environments and the impact of ugliness on our lives.
Haruki Murakami's quote expresses a longing for more beauty in our surroundings while acknowledging that not every place needs to be visually pleasing. It raises a critical perspective on the design and construction of public spaces, suggesting that while some areas may lack charm, the existence of particularly uninviting places can affect our overall experience of the world.
Themes
BeautyUglinessDesignEnvironmentPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about urban development, this quote can highlight the need for aesthetic improvement in city planning.
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