Care Quote by Sheri S. Tepper
“Sitting down and weeping is what women have done for centuries, and it has done no good at all. Nor praying. God has given us the earth. He is not waiting in the next room, ready to fix it for us if we ruin it. If we do not care for it, no one will. On other worlds, other races of men perhaps do better than we have done. He cares for us, but he does not control what we do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gate to Women's Souls, 1991
Human responsibility for the planet is essential; divine intervention is not a substitute for action.
In simple terms: We must care for Earth ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Act now to protect the environment.
Themes
environment
responsibility
faith
agency
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- climate activism
- community gardening
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
stewardship
humanism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we motivate collective environmental action?
- What role should spirituality play in ecological stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on divine help can lead to complacency.
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