Quote by Michael Pollan

A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule.

A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule.

Summary

This quote suggests that a lawn, which is commonly associated with manicured grass and maintained aesthetics, represents a form of nature that has been strictly controlled and manipulated. It implies that the concept of having a lawn adheres to an authoritarian approach towards nature, where human intervention dominates and dictates its appearance. The quote invites contemplation on the extent to which our relationship with nature is often shaped by human desires for control and order.

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