Assault Quote by Michael J. Cohen
““Our incredible bewilderment (wilderness separation) blinds us from seeing that our many personal and global problems primarily result from our assault of and separation from the natural creation process within and around us. Our estrangement from nature leaves us wanting,and when we want there is never enough. Our insatiable wanting is called greed. It is a major source of our destructive dependencies and violence.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Forum, 2020
Human disconnection from nature fuels greed and destructive behavior, causing personal and global crises.
In simple terms: Being apart from nature creates greed and harm.
Key Takeaway
Reconnect with nature to reduce greed.
Themes
environment
greed
violence
disconnection
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- policy making
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
Ecology
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily life reflect nature disconnection?
- What steps can you take to nurture nature?
A Different Perspective
Greed also stems from cultural values, not just nature separation.
