When one looks at Nature through the glass walls of the Farnsworth House, it takes on a deeper significance than when one stands outside. More of Nature is thus expressed - it becomes part of a greater whole.
Ludwig Mies Van Der RoheRead
If we do not save the environment, then whatever we do in civil rights will be of no meaning, because then we will have the equality of extinction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that environmental preservation is crucial for the future of civil rights and humanity's survival.
James L. Farmer, Jr. suggests that without a healthy environment, efforts towards civil rights become futile. The equality of extinction implies that if environmental issues are not addressed, all societal progress, including civil rights, will be rendered meaningless as humanity faces catastrophic consequences.
Themes
EnvironmentCivil RightsExtinctionEqualityNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental justice, one could use this quote to link civil rights with ecological responsibility.
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