Quote by Ada Louise Huxtable

A disaster where marble has been substituted for imagination.

A disaster where marble has been substituted for imagination

Summary

This quote implies that instead of using creativity and inventive thinking, marble, which represents a rigid and unyielding material, has been used as a substitute. It suggests that this approach leads to a lack of innovation and creates a disaster or failure. In essence, the quote criticizes the tendency to favor tradition or conformity over originality and the courage to explore new ideas. It encourages a greater emphasis on embracing imagination and uniqueness in order to avoid stagnation and achieve positive outcomes.

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Imagination

By Ada Louise Huxtable

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