Animal Quote by Thomas Berry
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“The world of life, of spontaneity, the world of dawn and sunset and starlight, the world of soil and sunshine, of meadow and woodland, of hickory and oak and maple and hemlock and pineland forests, of wildlife dwelling around us, of the river and its wellbeing--all of this [is] the integral community in which we live.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Work, Thomas Berry, 1995
He describes nature as an interconnected community of all living and non‑living elements that together form our shared environment.
In simple terms: Nature is an interconnected community we all belong to.
Key Takeaway
Treat the environment as a living community.
Themes
environment
interconnectedness
spirituality
stewardship
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- forest conservation
- urban planning
- community gardening
- environmental education
Key Concepts
ecology
deep ecology
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we restore respect for the natural community?
- What daily actions honor this interconnectedness?
A Different Perspective
Human activity can disrupt this balance, causing ecological crises.
![“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)
