Care Quote by Wendell Berry
““We do not need to plan or devise a "world of the future"; if we take care of the world of the present, the future will have received full justice from us. A good future is implicit in the soils, forests, grasslands, marshes, deserts, mountains, rivers, lakes, and oceans that we have now, and in the good things of human culture that we have now; the only valid "futurology" available to us is to take care of those things. We have no need to contrive and dabble at "the future of the human race"; we have the same pressing need that we have always had - to love, care for, and teach our children. (pg. 73, "Feminism, the Body, and the Machine")””
About This Quote
Source Book: Feminism, the Body, and the Machine, 1990
Caring for the present environment and culture ensures a just future; future planning is rooted in present stewardship.
In simple terms: Take care of today’s world to secure tomorrow.
Key Takeaway
Focus on present stewardship.
Themes
environment
stewardship
future
ethics
Mood
hopeful
concerned
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- climate action
- education
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
sustainability
intergenerational justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prioritize present care over speculative futures?
- What actions today best protect tomorrow?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting present needs can lead to irreversible damage.
