All things Quote by Oren Lyons
“All things are bound together, all things connect. Whatever befalls the earth, befalls also the children of the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address at the World Indigenous Forum, 2019
All life is interconnected; actions affect future generations
In simple terms: Everything is connected, affecting children too
Key Takeaway
Consider long-term impacts of actions
Themes
interconnectedness
responsibility
environmental stewardship
Mood
thoughtful
responsible
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community planning
- education curricula
- family decisions
Key Concepts
systems thinking
generational ethics
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions today will benefit future generations?
- How can you honor this interconnectedness?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems can be unpredictable and hard to control
