Famous quote by Michelangelo Antonioni

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When man becomes reconciled to nature, when space becomes his true background, these words and concepts will have lost t
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"When man becomes reconciled to nature, when space becomes his true background, these words and concepts will have lost their meaning, and we will no longer have to use them"

- Michelangelo Antonioni

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This quote by Michelangelo Antonioni speaks to the concept of man's relationship with nature. He recommends that when male has the ability to reconcile himself with nature, the words and ideas that we use to describe our relationship with nature will no longer be required. This suggests that male will have the ability to exist in harmony with nature, without the requirement for language or concepts to explain it. This could be interpreted as a require man to acknowledge the value of nature and to pursue a more unified relationship with it. It could also be seen as a caution that if man does not take steps to reconcile himself with nature, then the words and concepts that we use to describe our relationship with it will end up being worthless. Ultimately, this quote speaks with the value of man's relationship with nature and the requirement to strive for a more unified balance between the 2.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Michelangelo Antonioni between September 29, 1912 and June 30, 2007. He/she was a famous Director from Italy. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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