Citizenship Quote by David Brower
““I have not yet walked the forest trails, high meadows, snows and rocks of the Alpine Lakes area of the Cascades; even so, I do not feel myself a stranger there. Great many wild places of Earth I have not visited, and never shall be able to, but I have known some of them intimately, with delight, and thus claim citizenship of all the wild place of all the states and nations of all the continents and seas. From citizenship comes responsibility to care.””
About This Quote
Even without visiting all wild places, one can feel connected and responsible for protecting them.
In simple terms: Feeling connected to nature creates responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Care for all wild places.
Themes
environment
responsibility
connection
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
ethical
activist
When to use this quote
- hiking
- policy advocacy
- education
Key Concepts
conservation ethics
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you act on this duty?
- What small steps protect nature?
A Different Perspective
Responsibility may feel overwhelming.
