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“Our destruction of nature is not just bad stewardship, or stupid economics, or a betrayal of family responsibility; it is the most horrid blasphemy. It is flinging God's gifts into His face, as if they were of no worth beyond that assigned to them by our destruction of them.”

Quote by Wendell Berry

Book:The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry

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The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry

This book is a compilation of essays by Wendell Berry, focusing on the importance of sustainable agriculture and the relationship between human communities and the land. Berry's work delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of living in harmony with nature, emphasizing the value of traditional farming practices and rural communities. more

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Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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