Able Quote by Edith Schaeffer
“There are various art forms we may or may not have talent for, may or may not have time for, and we may or may not be able to express ourselves in, but we ought to consider this fact-that whether we choose to be an environment or not, we are. We produce an environment other people have to live in. We should be conscious of the fact that this environment which we produce by our very 'being' can affect the people who live with us or work with us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Impact of Personal Environments, 1975
People create environments through their being; these environments affect others, so we must be conscious of the influence we have.
In simple terms: Our actions shape the world others, which influences others.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly toward the environments you create.
Themes
ethics
social responsibility
environment
identity
interpersonal dynamics
Mood
reflective
ethical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace culture
- community building
- family life
- public spaces
Key Concepts
social influence
environmental psychology
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways does your behavior shape others’ environments?
- How can you improve the spaces you influence?
A Different Perspective
It’s easy to ignore how our presence shapes others’ experiences.
