Killing Quote by Masanobu Fukuoka
“As we kill nature, we are killing ourselves, and God incarnate as the world as well.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The One-Straw Revolution, Masanobu Fukuoka, 1975
Human destruction of nature harms humanity and the divine essence embodied in the world, linking ecological health to spiritual well‑being.
In simple terms: Hurting nature hurts us and the sacred world.
Key Takeaway
Protect nature to protect ourselves.
Themes
environment
spirituality
interdependence
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
environmental
When to use this quote
- farming
- urban development
- consumer habits
Key Concepts
ecology
ethics
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily actions can reduce ecological harm?
- How does seeing nature as sacred change behavior?
A Different Perspective
Human needs often outweigh ecological concerns, causing conflict.
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