American indian Quote by Charles Alexander (Ohiyesa) Eastman
““To the untutored sage, the concentration of population was the prolific mother of all evils, moral no less than physical. He argued that food is good, while surfeit kills; that love is good, but lust destroys; and not less dreaded than the pestilence following upon crowded and unsanitary dwellings was the loss of spiritual power inseparable from too close contact with one's fellow-men.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Native American Philosophy, early 20th century
Crowded, unsanitary living fuels moral and physical evils, draining spiritual power through close contact.
In simple terms: Overcrowding harms body and spirit.
Key Takeaway
Promote healthy, spaced communities.
Themes
public health
urban planning
spirituality
ethics
social cohesion
Mood
concerned
reflective
serious
Type
American indian:1
Native american:1
Parenting:0
Philosophy:1
Religion:0
Spiritual power:1
Spirituality:1
Moral Physical:1
Concentration Population:1
Crowded Unsanitary:1
Evils Moral:1
Sage Concentration:0
When to use this quote
- city planning
- public health policy
- community building
- education on hygiene
Key Concepts
Ecology
social determinants of health
spiritual depletion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does space affect moral behavior?
- What practices preserve spiritual health in dense settings?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all cultures view crowding similarly may ignore benefits of community.
