Human love Quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
“If there can be such a thing as instinctual memory, the consciousness of land and water must lie deeper in the core of us than any knowledge of our fellow beings. We were bred of the earth before we were born of our mothers. Once born, we can live without our mothers or our fathers or any other kin or friend, or even human love. We cannot live without the earth or apart from it, and something is shriveled in mans heart when he turns away from it and concerns himself only with the affairs of men.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, 1938
Human beings are fundamentally rooted in the natural world; separating from it harms our spirit.
In simple terms: We belong to earth more than to other people.
Key Takeaway
Reconnect with nature to nurture the soul.
Themes
nature
identity
spirituality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- environmental education
- mental health
- community building
Key Concepts
ecology
anthropology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily routine honor the earth?
- What would change if you felt more connected to nature?
A Different Perspective
Modern life often prioritizes social constructs over ecological bonds.
