Atheism Quote by Annie Dillard
“I don't know what it is about fecundity that so appalls. I suppose it is the teeming evidence that birth and growth, which we value, are ubiquitous and blind, that life itself is so astonishingly cheap, that nature is as careless as it is bountiful, and that with extravagance goes a crushing waste that will one day include our own cheap lives.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, 1974
The quote reflects on the paradox of life's abundance and its careless waste, highlighting how prolific reproduction makes existence seem cheap and indifferent.
In simple terms: Life's abundance feels wasteful and indifferent.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value amidst abundance.
Themes
nature
existence
paradox
value
waste
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Ecology
philosophy
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing waste change your actions?
- Can abundance be a source of hope?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook the resilience and beauty that arise from abundance.
