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Meaning
The line suggests that people often damage or destroy things that are impressive and worth protecting. It points to human carelessness and the tendency to spoil something valuable through short-sighted behavior.
When It Was Said
1948
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Listed on Wikiquote with the source note “—And the Moon Be Still as Bright (1948)”.
Source
—And the Moon Be Still as Bright (1948)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
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Did You Know?
Wikiquote cites the line to “—And the Moon Be Still as Bright (1948)”.
About Ray Bradbury
American author and screenwriter
Ray Douglas Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter. He became one of the most celebrated American writers of the 20th century, and his work ranged across fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and realistic fiction. Bradbury wrote in several genres, but he is especially associated with imaginative fiction that blends wonder, fear, and social observation. His writing moved easily between the fantastic and the ordinary, which helped make his voice distinctive and widely recognized.
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