Consent Quote by Wendell Berry
““That we live now in an economy that is not sustainable is not the fault only of a few mongers of power and heavy equipment. We all are implicated. We all, in the course of our daily economic life, consent to it, whether or not we approve of it. This is because of the increasing abstraction and unconsciousness of our connection to our economic sources in the land, the land-communities, and the land-use economies.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry, 1977
Human economic activity is detached from the land, making unsustainable systems seem inevitable, yet everyone participates in this disconnection.
In simple terms: We all help sustain an unsustainable economy through daily choices.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reconnect with the land in everyday decisions.
Themes
environment
economics
responsibility
community
sustainability
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- personal budgeting
- community gardening
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Ecology
systems thinking
ethical consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals meaning their impact on land use?
- What policies could bridge the gap between consumption and sustainability?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep habits is difficult without structural support.
