Famous quote by Sitting Bull

Mobile Desktop
Strangely enough, they have a mind to till the soil, and the love of possessions is a disease in them
Like

"Strangely enough, they have a mind to till the soil, and the love of possessions is a disease in them"

- Sitting Bull

About this Quote

This quote by Sitting Bull speaks to the nature of humans and their relationship to the land. He is saying that, strangely enough, people have a desire to cultivate the land and to own things. This is a disease, according to Sitting Bull, due to the fact that it results in a disconnection from the land and a sense of entitlement. He is recommending that people need to not be so concentrated on owning things, however rather need to be more connected to the land and the environment. This quote talks to the value of understanding our relationship to the land and the environment, and how our actions can have a negative effect on the environment. It also speaks to the value of comprehending our place worldwide and how our actions can have a positive impact on the environment.

About the Author

Sitting Bull This quote is written / told by Sitting Bull between July 2, 1831 and December 15, 1890. He was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: The biggest coward is a man who awakens a womans love with no intention of loving her - Bob Marley
Bob Marley
"The biggest coward is a man who awakens a woman’s love with no intention of loving her"
Bob Marley, Musician
Small: Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop - H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
"Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop"
H. L. Mencken, Writer
Small: Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible - Marion C. Garretty
Marion C. Garretty
"Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible"
Marion C. Garretty, Poet
Small: He is not a lover who does not love forever - Euripides
Euripides
"He is not a lover who does not love forever"
Euripides, Poet
Small: I love to travel, but hate to arrive - Hernando Cortez
"I love to travel, but hate to arrive"
Hernando Cortez, Explorer
Small: The highest form of vanity is love of fame - George Santayana
George Santayana
"The highest form of vanity is love of fame"
George Santayana, Philosopher
Small: Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark
"Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding"
Louis Gerstner, Businessman
Small: To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance - Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance"
Oscar Wilde, Dramatist
Small: Its love that makes the world go round, my baby - Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
"Its love that makes the world go round, my baby"
Charles Dickens, Novelist
Small: People think love is an emotion. Love is good sense - Ken Kesey
Ken Kesey
"People think love is an emotion. Love is good sense"
Ken Kesey, Author