The human being is not the lord of beings, but the shepherd of Being.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans should care for existence rather than control it.
- In plain terms
- Humans are caretakers of existence, not rulers.
- What can you take from it?
- Guard being instead of ruling it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your role in existence?
- Should we control nature?
Another view
Some control is necessary for survival.
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