Downing's Philosophy
- People’s pride in their country is connected to pride in their home. If they can decorate and build their homes to symbolize the values they hope to embody, such as prosperity, education and patriotism, they will be happier people and better citizens.
- "A good house will lead to a good civilization."
- The “individual home has a great value to a people.”
- “There is a moral influence in a country home.”
- A good home will encourage its inhabitants to pursue a moral existence.
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