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“This land belongs to me, and me to it, even should we never meet boot-to-trail, ice-ax-to-snow, face-to-rain, mouth-to-creek, nose-to-flower, eye-to-sky.” quote by David Brower
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““This land belongs to me, and me to it, even should we never meet boot-to-trail, ice-ax-to-snow, face-to-rain, mouth-to-creek, nose-to-flower, eye-to-sky.””

David Brower

About This Quote

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

A deep personal bond with nature, seeing oneself as part of the land and vice versa.

In simple terms: We belong to the land and it to us.

Key Takeaway

Recognize mutual dependence with nature.

Themes

environment identity interconnectedness

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • conservation
  • personal reflection
  • environmental activism

Key Concepts

ecology place attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your daily choices?
  • What responsibilities arise from seeing land as kin?
A Different Perspective

May overlook human social responsibilities.

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