Brother Quote by Sheri S. Tepper
““We are made of the stuff of stars, given our lives by a living world, given our selves by time. We are brother to the trees and sister to the sun. We are of such glorious stuff we need not carry pain around like a label. Our duty, as living things, to be sure that pain is not our whole story, for we can choose to be otherwise. As Ellin says, we can choose to dance.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on environmental ethics, 1995
Human existence is interconnected with the cosmos, nature, and time; we can transcend suffering by choosing joy and responsibility.
In simple terms: We are linked to stars and nature, can choose joy over pain.
Key Takeaway
Choose joy, act responsibly for Earth.
Themes
interconnectedness
choice
environment
humanity
Mood
reflective
inspired
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- personal growth
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
cosmic perspective
ethical responsibility
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn personal pain into collective hope?
- What actions reflect your cosmic connection?
A Different Perspective
Pain is inevitable; choosing joy requires effort and support.
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