Terry Tempest Williams
Terry Tempest Williams is an American author, conservationist, and naturalist known for lyrical essays and memoirs that explore the intersection of environment, politics, and personal loss. Her notable works include Refuge and When Women Were Birds, and she is a prominent voice in environmental activism and place-based writing.
Quotes by Terry Tempest Williams
Quotes: 3
Embracing Presence: Love Through Open Eyes
Ultimately, the invitation to ‘open your eyes’ serves as a call to mindful living. By slowing down and embracing the world with active curiosity, we invite beauty, connection, and love into our lives. Whether we are looking at a beloved face, a wild landscape, or a moment of joy, Williams reminds us that love is available to all who truly see. Thus, presence becomes the quiet revolution at the heart of love. [...]
Created on: 7/9/2025
To Be Whole. To Be Complete. Wildness Reminds Us What It Means to Be Human. — Terry Tempest Williams
Williams’ words also advocate for the protection of wild spaces. Culturally, wildness has long symbolized freedom and authenticity; ecologically, its preservation is vital for humanity’s survival. The modern conservation movement, inspired by writers like John Muir, often invokes such sentiments to highlight our reciprocal relationship with the wild. [...]
Created on: 5/1/2025
To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human. — Terry Tempest Williams
By acknowledging how wildness shapes human completeness, the quote also suggests an ethical obligation: to preserve and learn from nature. Aldo Leopold's *A Sand County Almanac* (1949) argues for a 'land ethic,' recognizing that our humanity is entwined with respect for the wild world. [...]
Created on: 5/1/2025