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“We rich nations, for that is what we are, have an obligation not only to the poor nations, but to all the grandchildren of the world, rich and poor. We have not inherited this earth from our parents to do with it what we will. We have borrowed it from our children and we must be careful to use it…” quote by Moss Cass
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““We rich nations, for that is what we are, have an obligation not only to the poor nations, but to all the grandchildren of the world, rich and poor. We have not inherited this earth from our parents to do with it what we will. We have borrowed it from our children and we must be careful to use it in their interests as well as our own . Anyone who fails to recognise the basic validity of the proposition put in different ways by increasing numbers of writers, from Malthus to The Club of Rome, is either ignorant, a fool, or evil.””

Moss Cass

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

We owe the Earth to future generations; stewardship is a moral duty, not a right, demanding responsible use of resources.

In simple terms: We must protect Earth for future generations.

Key Takeaway

Practice responsible stewardship.

Themes

environment ethics future responsibility

Mood

appeal philosophical

Type

Conservation:1 Different ways:0 Earth:1 Environmentalism:1 Inspirational:0 Money:0 Nature:1 Rich and poor:0 Science:0 Rich Nations:0 Inherited Earth:1 Nations Obligation:1 Nations Grandchildren:1 Obligation Poor:0

When to use this quote

  • Economic interests often conflict with stewardship.

Key Concepts

policy making education community projects

Questions to Reflect On

  • concerned
  • urgent
A Different Perspective

What responsibilities do we have to future generations?;How can we balance growth and conservation?

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