I believe that a revolution can begin from this one strand of straw. Seen at a glance, this rice straw may appear light and insignificant. Hardly anyone would believe that it could start a revolution. But I have come to realize the weight and power of this straw. For me, this revolution is very real.
Masanobu FukuokaThe increasing desolation of nature, the exhaustion of resources, the uneasiness and disintegration of the human spirit, all have been brought about by humanity's trying to accomplish something.
Masanobu FukuokaIf a farmer does abandon his or her "tame" fields completely to nature, mistakes and destruction are inevitable.
Masanobu FukuokaPeople should relate to nature as birds do. Birds don't run around carefully preparing fields, planting seeds, and harvesting food. They don't create anything . . . they just receive what is there for them with a humble and grateful heart.
Masanobu FukuokaUnless people can become natural people, there can be neither natural farming nor natural food.
Masanobu FukuokaOf course, I have made mistakes . . . just as every grower does. However, I never really think of them as mistakes!
Masanobu FukuokaI believe that a revolution can begin from this one strand of straw. Seen at a glance, this rice straw may appear light and insignificant. Hardly anyone would believe that it could start a revolution. But I have come to realize the weight and power of this straw. For me, this revolution is very real.
Masanobu Fukuoka