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Derrick Jensen is an American author, environmental activist, and speaker. His work primarily focuses on environmental justice, social justice, and the impact of humans on nature. Jensen is known for his radical writing style and critical analysis of environmental destruction.

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“For us to maintain our way of living, we must tell lies to each other and especially to ourselves. The lies are necessary because, without them, many deplorable acts would become impossibilities.”

Way Lying Deceit Impossibility

Book:Endgame

Source: Endgame

“In order to maintain our way of living, we must tell lies to each other, and especially to ourselves.”

Way Lying Order

Book:Endgame

Source: Endgame

“Like the layers of an onion, under the first lie is another, and under that another, and they all make you cry.”

Firsts Lying Cry Layers Onions Make You Cry

Book:The Derrick Jensen Reader: Writings on Environmental Revolution

Source: The Derrick Jensen Reader: Writings on Environmental Revolution

“I thought a forest was made up entirely of trees, but now I know that the foundation lies below ground, in the fungi.”

Knows Made Lying Tree Foundation Forests Fungi

Book:Truths Among Us: Conversations on Building a New Culture : Interviews

Source: Truths Among Us: Conversations on Building a New Culture : Interviews

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Born: December 19, 1960
Known for: Author
Quotes: 88

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A Language Older Than WordsRelated source material

The Culture of Make BelieveRelated source material

Endgame, Volume 1: The Problem of CivilizationRelated source material

EndgameRelated source material

The Derrick Jensen Reader: Writings on Environmental RevolutionRelated source material

Walking on Water: Reading, Writing, and RevolutionRelated source material

Endgame, Vol. 1: The Problem of CivilizationRelated source material

Endgame, Volume 2: ResistanceRelated source material

Walking on Water: Reading, Writing and RevolutionRelated source material

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