Believe Quote by Nahid Rachlin
““. . . Don't live in the world as if you were renting or here only for the summer, but act as if it was your father's house. . .Believe in seeds, earth, and the sea, but people above all. Love clouds, machines, and books, but people above all." Nazim Hikmet, 20th century Turkish poet””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Seeds of Earth, attributed to Nazim Hikmet, 20th century Turkish poet
Live as if the world is your permanent home, valuing nature and humanity above all.
In simple terms: Treat the world like your father's house, cherish people.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly toward earth and fellow humans.
Themes
responsibility
environment
humanity
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community service
- environmental activism
- daily mindfulness
Key Concepts
stewardship
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance idealism with reality?
- What small steps embody this ethos?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may ignore practical constraints of life.
