Alive Quote by Leslie Marmon Silko
“Then they grow away from the earth then they grow away from the sun then they grow away from the plants and the animals. They see no life. When they look they see only objects. The world is a dead thing for them the trees and the rivers are not alive. the mountains and stones are not alive. The deer and bear are objects. They see no life. They fear. They fear the world. They destroy what they fear. They fear themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, 1972
A person detached from nature sees everything as lifeless objects, leading to fear and self-destruction.
In simple terms: Seeing nature as dead causes fear and destruction.
Key Takeaway
Reconnect with living world to heal fear.
Themes
environment
alienation
fear
destruction
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- urban life
- environmental education
- mental health therapy
- conservation activism
Key Concepts
ecocriticism
anthropocentrism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing nature as alive change your actions?
- What fears arise when you feel disconnected?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be transformed through empathy and stewardship, not just avoidance.
