Wendell Berry

Until we end our violence against the earth- a matter ignored by most pacifists, as the issue of military violence read more

Until we end our violence against the earth- a matter ignored by most pacifists, as the issue of military violence is ignored by most conservationists-how can we hope to end our violence against each other? The earth, which we all have in common, is our deepest bond, and our behavior toward it cannot help but be an earnest of our consideration for each other and for our descendants.

Geese appear high over us,
pass, and the sky closes. Abandon,
as in love or sleep, holds
them to their read more

Geese appear high over us,
pass, and the sky closes. Abandon,
as in love or sleep, holds
them to their way, clear
in the ancient faith: what we need
is here. And we pray, not
for new earth or heaven, but to be
quiet in heart, and in eye,
clear. What we need is here.

If you start a conversation with the assumption
that you are right or that you must win,
obviously it is read more

If you start a conversation with the assumption
that you are right or that you must win,
obviously it is difficult to talk.
He is author of the Citizenship Papers and answered
questions at a Washington DC book store.

say that your main crop is the forest.

say that your main crop is the forest.