Care Quote by David E. Cooper
“Gardening is an excellent example of a practice to which, as Alasdair MacIntyre puts it, certain virtues are 'internal'. Good gardening requires a certain goodness on the part of the gardener: care, humility, patience, and respect, for example.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Gardening, 2015
Gardening cultivates virtues like care, humility, patience, and respect, reflecting internal moral development.
In simple terms: Gardening builds inner virtues.
Key Takeaway
Practice gardening to grow character.
Themes
virtue ethics
mindfulness
environmental stewardship
Mood
reflective
educational
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- home gardening
- community farms
- educational programs
Key Concepts
Alasdair MacIntyre
character formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gardening teach patience?
- What virtues can you nurture elsewhere?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can garden regularly.
