Clearing Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“We should conserve evil just as we should conserve the forests. It is true that by thinning and clearing the forests the earth grew warmer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Preserving evil is as essential as protecting nature, because both affect the planet's balance.
In simple terms: Evil and nature need protection.
Consider all impacts, not just obvious ones.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- environmental activism
- education
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do moral choices influence environmental outcomes?
- Can we separate ethical and ecological concerns?
Neglecting moral issues can undermine ecological efforts.