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“Sitting at our back doorsteps, all we need to live a good life lies about us. Sun, wind, people, buildings, stones, sea, birds and plants surround us. Cooperation with all these things brings harmony, opposition to them brings disaster and chaos.” quote by Bill Mollison
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“Sitting at our back doorsteps, all we need to live a good life lies about us. Sun, wind, people, buildings, stones, sea, birds and plants surround us. Cooperation with all these things brings harmony, opposition to them brings disaster and chaos.”

Bill Mollison

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Highlights that natural elements and community create a good life; harmony yields benefit, discord causes chaos.

In simple terms: Living well depends on harmony with nature and people.

Key Takeaway

Foster harmony with surroundings.

Themes

environment community harmony sustainability

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • gardening
  • community projects
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

ecosystem interdependence social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve harmony locally?
  • What actions cause discord?
A Different Perspective

Balancing diverse needs can be complex.

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