Ruins
Ruins are the remains of human-made architecture: structures that were once complete, as time went by, have fallen into a state of partial or complete disrepair, due to lack of maintenance or deliberate acts of destruction. Natural disaster, war and depopulation are the most common root causes, with many structures becoming progressively derelict over time due to long-term weathering and scavenging.
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Famous quotes containing the word ruins:
“Thou art the ruins of the noblest man
That ever lived in the tide of times.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“The people Im furious with are the Womens Liberationists. They keep getting up on soapboxes and proclaiming women are brighter than men. Thats true, but it should be kept quiet or it ruins the whole racket.”
—Anita Loos (18931981)
“Bad company ruins good morals.”
—Bible: New Testament, 1 Corinthians 15:33.