I am nature.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A concise declaration identifying himself as an extension of nature.
- In plain terms
- He sees himself as part of nature.
- What can you take from it?
- See yourself as part of the natural world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- In what ways are you like nature?
- How do you define your place in the world?
Another view
This view may oversimplify the complexity of human agency.
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