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The sight of so many ruins destroys any desire to build shanties. It is a common saying that the sight of so many ruins destroys any desire to build shanties, but it does not only mean the ruins of buildings everywhere. The quote means that when people see other people happy and prosperous, they too want to be happy and prosperous. People then begin to take action, not only in building buildings but also in their own life. On the other hand, seeing so much suffering makes people want to leave behind all the suffering and come up with a solution.