Robin Wall Kimmerer

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a botanist, member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She is the author of Gathering Moss and the acclaimed Braiding Sweetgrass, and her work combines Indigenous knowledge with ecological science.

Quotes by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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The simpler we can make it, the more eloquent our life becomes. — Robin Wall Kimmerer

The Quiet Power of Simplicity in Life

In practical terms, living simply might mean decluttering spaces, minimizing commitments, or nurturing meaningful relationships over quantity. It’s less about deprivation and more about sharpening our focus on life’s true sources of fulfillment. Ultimately, as Kimmerer suggests, a simpler life is both a conscious choice and an art—one that enables us to move through the world with authenticity, meaning, and eloquent grace. [...]

Created on: 8/7/2025