Animal Quote by Starhawk
“A society that could heal the dismembered world would recognize the inherent value of each person and of the plant, animal and elemental life that makes up the earth's living body; it would offer real protection, encourage free expression, and reestablish an ecological balance to be biologically and economically sustainable. Its underlying metaphor would be mystery, the sense of wonder at all that is beyond us and around us, at the forces that sustain our lives and the intricate complexity and beauty of their dance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fifth Sacred Thing, Starhawk, 1993
A healing society values all life, protects it, and nurtures ecological and economic sustainability through wonder and mystery.
In simple terms: Value all life and protect the planet.
Key Takeaway
Promote ecological and social balance.
Themes
environment
community
interconnectedness
balance
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- policy making
- community gardening
Key Concepts
Ecology
sustainability
spiritual ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to protect biodiversity?
- How can wonder inspire sustainable actions?
A Different Perspective
Balancing economic needs with ecological limits is challenging.
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