“When it is understood that one loses joy and happiness in the attempt to possess them, the essence of natural farming will be realized. The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.”
“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.”
“I want to own a wind farm. Don’t breathe, or you’ll undermine the price of my crop.”
“The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.”
“And I have to tell you, as tough as farming is, the idea of farming when you’re losing money year after year... that’s not life even, that’s like death. That’s eternal damnation.”
“the springs of human joy are almost always poisoned by possessiveness; and the joy of possession is restricted by the object possessed and by the fear of losing it.”