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“We can begin the restructuring of thought by declaring legitimate what we have denied for so long. Lets us declare Nature to be legitimate. The notion of illegal plants is obnoxious and ridiculous in the first place.” quote by Terence McKenna
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“We can begin the restructuring of thought by declaring legitimate what we have denied for so long. Lets us declare Nature to be legitimate. The notion of illegal plants is obnoxious and ridiculous in the first place.”

Terence McKenna

About This Quote

Source Book: The Archaic Revival, 1992

We should legitimize natural processes and reject arbitrary bans on plants, recognizing nature’s inherent validity.

In simple terms: Nature is inherently valid.

Key Takeaway

Question artificial restrictions.

Themes

environment nature legitimacy

Mood

thoughtful activist

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • garden cultivation
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

ecology law ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What plants are unjustly banned?
  • How can society shift perception?
A Different Perspective

Legal change can be slow.

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