Josh Billings

Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.

American Comedian

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

My life won't be ruined if I don't achieve all of my political goals.

German Politician

Jeff Baena

It's so rare when marketing and press doesn't ruin your movie.

American Director

Davy Jones

The Monkees changed my life but ruined my acting career.

English Musician

Bill Nighy

You can ruin your life wanting to be an actor.

English Actor

Dashiell Hammett

Another man whose social life has ruined him.

American Author

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.

Pakistani Journalist

Bill Watterson

American Cartoonist

Otto von Bismarck

German Leader

Tom Clancy

American Novelist

Used when discussing history and remains of past civilizations.

Historical Context

Can symbolize the decay of something beyond physical structures, like traditions.

Metaphorical Use

Conveys a strong negative effect that is often irreversible.

Severe Impact

Can imply deep emotional or psychological harm.

Emotional Damage

Often associated with bankruptcy or severe financial hardship.

Financial Connotation

Indicates a total collapse of something, such as plans or ambitions.

Complete Failure

Can mean disappointment when something hoped for does not happen.

Ruined Expectations

Used for minor disruptions, and the effect might not be permanent.

Temporary Setback

Commonly used in informal situations to express mild irritation or annoyance.

Casual Usage

 there are ruins where people once roamed and shipwrecks loaded with artifacts from another time. This is the domain of underwater archaeology, where researchers discover and study human artifacts that slipped into the sea. They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information

How much of human...

 recognize they are many ways the heirs of the of the ruins in the way that an expedition from outside can't be and it's it's about listening to their stories as well and lastly it's about you know I think what is one of the most human and defining characteristics we

Cradle of Gold: The...

 Well, of course this makes sense. Some people looked at this data and they said, "Come on. You have a rough childhood, you're more likely to drink and smoke and do all these things that are going to ruin your health. This isn't science. This is just bad behavior."

How childhood trauma...

 The story goes something like a royal, rich or righteous individual, who otherwise happens to be a lot like us, makes a mistake that sends his life, and the lives of those around him, spiraling into ruin. Sound familiar?

Why tragedies are...

 the structures haven't been excavated due to logistical and funding challenges but you can still make them out underneath mounds of dirt and trees these extra layers actually help preserve the ruins by protecting them

Climb Ancient Temples in...

 Yes! I can't believe how lucky we are. An owl has just flown over and landed literally right in the tree above us. Hidden all around the world are places we've abandoned, but these ruins don't always lie empty.

Finding Little Owls in...

 prevent complications that might ruin the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global

The psychological weight...

 but the dead queen's life has not been in vain from the ruins of the empire new lives emerge

Ferocious Hornet Moments...

 but the dead Queens life has not been in vain from the ruins of the empire new lives

Hornet Queen Murdered By...

 this ghost town is a home it's ruins give her valuable protection from the elements