Animal Quote by Chellis Glendinning
“It is not just contemporary industrial society that is dysfunctional; it is civilization itself. We humans are born to be creatures of the land and the sea and the stars; we are relations to the animals, cohorts to the plants. Our well being, and the well-being of the very planet depend on our pursuance of our given place within the natural world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Ecological Self" by Chellis Glendinning, 1998
Human beings are fundamentally linked to nature; civilization's dysfunction arises from ignoring this bond.
In simple terms: We belong to earth, not apart from it.
Key Takeaway
Reconnect with nature.
Themes
environment
civilization
human nature
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education
- personal lifestyle
- policy making
Key Concepts
ecology
anthropology
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural relationships have you neglected?
- How can societies redesign to honor ecological ties?
A Different Perspective
Modern life often severs natural connections.
