Quote by John Betjeman

I have a Vision of the Future, chum. The workers flats in fields of soya beans tower up like silver pencils, score on score.

I have a Vision of the Future, chum. The workers flats in fi

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's visionary perspective on the future, envisioning a world where workers' accommodations rise high like silver pencils amidst fields of soya beans. The imagery of "silver pencils" and "score on score" indicates a futuristic and seemingly utopian society, suggesting a harmonious coexistence between nature and human habitation. It implies a world where agricultural landscapes blend seamlessly with modern infrastructure, presenting an optimistic outlook on progress and technology in creating a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban environment.

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By John Betjeman

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