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“The reason to preserve wilderness is that we need it. We need wilderness of all kinds, large and small, public and private. Wee need to go now and again into places where our work is disallowed, where our hopes and plans have no standing. We need to come into the presence of the unqualified and…” quote by Wendell Berry
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“The reason to preserve wilderness is that we need it. We need wilderness of all kinds, large and small, public and private. Wee need to go now and again into places where our work is disallowed, where our hopes and plans have no standing. We need to come into the presence of the unqualified and mysterious formality of Creation.”

Wendell Berry

About This Quote

Wilderness is essential for human renewal; we must regularly enter places beyond human control to encounter the mysterious aspects of creation.

In simple terms: Nature provides essential renewal and mystery.

Key Takeaway

Seek untamed places regularly.

Themes

conservation spirituality nature humanity

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

environmental philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • camping
  • forest retreats
  • wildlife observation

Key Concepts

wildness sacredness ecology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wilderness restore us?
  • What barriers prevent people from experiencing wild places?
A Different Perspective

Access to wilderness can be limited by socioeconomic factors.

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