Air Quote by Dee Brown
“To the Indians it seemed that these Europeans hated everything in nature - the living forests and their birds and beasts, the grassy grades, the water, the soil, the air itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, 1970
European colonists were perceived as hostile to nature, despising forests, animals, and the environment itself.
In simple terms: Europeans were seen as nature‑haters.
Key Takeaway
Respect and protect natural ecosystems.
Themes
environment
colonialism
perception
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
historical
environmental
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- educational programs
- policy debates
- travel
- null
Key Concepts
ecology
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perception affect modern environmental policy?
- What can we learn from indigenous perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Not all Europeans shared this view; some valued nature.