Quote by Woody Tasch

Products produced cheaply create ugly work lives and ugly households and ugly communities. Profits produced quickly cannot purchase patience and care. Patience is beautiful. Restraint and care are beautiful. Peace is beautiful. A small, diversified organic farm is beautiful.

Products produced cheaply create ugly work lives and ugly ho

Summary

This quote emphasizes the negative consequences of prioritizing cheap production and quick profits without considering the impacts on various aspects of life. It suggests that such an approach leads to unpleasant work environments, detrimental households, and strained communities. The quote highlights the importance of values like patience, restraint, and care, asserting that these qualities are more appealing and beneficial than chasing immediate gains. It also praises the beauty of a small, diverse organic farm as an emblem of harmony with nature and sustainable practices.

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Beauty Patience Economy

By Woody Tasch

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