Consideration Quote by Wendell Berry
“The good of the whole of Creation, the world and all its creatures together, is never a consideration because it is never thought of; our culture now simply lacks the means for thinking of it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Unsettling of America, 1977
People ignore the collective well‑being of nature because they lack a language and habit for it, leading to ecological neglect.
In simple terms: We forget the whole of nature.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness of ecosystems.
Themes
environment
ethics
culture
interdependence
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community planning
- personal lifestyle choices
Key Concepts
ecology
systems thinking
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we embed ecological thinking in daily life?
- What policies could foster collective environmental awareness?
A Different Perspective
Hard to change deep‑seated cultural habits.
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