Holiness Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
““they climbed their ladders to wheedle and prune the trees into holiness””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of a Star, 2011
The quote suggests that humans shape nature into something sacred through careful, almost obsessive manipulation.
In simple terms: People try to make nature holy by controlling it.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural limits, avoid over‑controlling.
Themes
nature
control
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- urban planning
- conservation
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
environmental ethics
human hubris
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we lose authenticity when we force sacredness?
- Can stewardship be gentle?
A Different Perspective
Over‑control can destroy the very holiness sought.
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
