Quotes on Earth

While it is true that the various members of the natural community nourish each other, and that the death of one is the life of the other, this is not ultimately an enmity, it is an intimacy. The total balance in this process is preserved. If there is a taking there is a giving. Without reciprocity the Earth could not survive.”

- The Universe Story by Brian Swimme & Thomas Berry

“Humanity is part of a vast evolving universe. Earth, our home, is alive with a unique community of life. The forces of nature make existence a demanding and uncertain adventure, but Earth has provided the conditions essential to life’s evolution. The resilience of the community of life and the well-being of humanity depend upon preserving a healthy biosphere with all its ecological systems, a rich variety of plants and animals, fertile soils, pure waters, and clean air. The global environment with its finite resources is a common concern of all peoples. The protection of Earth’s vitality, diversity, and beauty is a sacred trust.”

- The Earth Charter Preamble

“The earth is at the same time mother, she is mother of all that is natural, mother of all that is human.”

- Hildegard of Bingen