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My mother doesn't notice, lives inside, double-glazed…

“My mother doesn't notice, lives inside, double-glazed, while outside everything is dying for our pleasure: the wheat, the birds, the lambs-- and new birds, and wheat, and lambs will replace them soon for our delight. But not the trees, which live longer. Maybe we are their entertainment.” quote by Joanna Walsh
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““My mother doesn't notice, lives inside, double-glazed, while outside everything is dying for our pleasure: the wheat, the birds, the lambs-- and new birds, and wheat, and lambs will replace them soon for our delight. But not the trees, which live longer. Maybe we are their entertainment.””

Joanna Walsh

About This Quote

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

Human activity harms nature while we treat it as entertainment.

In simple terms: We exploit nature for pleasure.

Key Takeaway

Respect and protect natural ecosystems.

Themes

environment ethics human impact

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

statement observation

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • food production
  • tourism
  • policy making

Key Concepts

sustainability conservation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do we have toward nature?
  • How can entertainment be made eco‑friendly?
A Different Perspective

People often ignore long‑term ecological damage.

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