"If you live in a squalid environment, then of course you are going to want to get out of it, you are probably going to want to get into the country, because that's what it does"
- Richard Rogers
About this Quote
In this quote, Richard Rogers is highlighting the impact of one's living environment on their desires and goals. He suggests that living in a squalid or unpleasant environment can cause a strong desire to escape it. This could manifest in a desire to relocate to a more rural or natural setting, as the countryside is often associated with a cleaner and more tranquil way of life. Rogers indicates that our environments have a substantial influence on our thoughts and actions, and an unfavorable environment can drive us to look for a more favorable one.
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