Animal Quote by Thomas Berry
“The universe is composed of subjects to be communed with, not objects to be exploited. Everything has its own voice. Thunder and lightening and stars and planets, flowers, birds, animals, trees, ~~ all these have voices, and they constitute a community of existence that is profoundly related.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dream of the Earth by Thomas Berry, 1990
Nature is a community of sentient beings, each with a voice, not a resource to be used.
In simple terms: All things have a voice, not objects to exploit.
Key Takeaway
Respect and listen to the living world.
Themes
environment
interconnectedness
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conservation work
- environmental education
- community gardening
- wildlife advocacy
Key Concepts
ecology
animism
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor the voice of non‑human life?
- What practices foster mutual respect with nature?
A Different Perspective
Human needs often conflict with ecological balance.
![“During this period (of technological confinement / [and language]) the human mind has been placed in its narrowest confines it has experienced since consciousness emerged from its Paleolithic phase. Even the most primitive tribes have a larger vision of the universe, of our place and functioning…” quote by Thomas Berry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/64a/thomas-berry-7391_celestial_during-this-period-of-technological-conf_237540.jpg)
