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“Think selfishly,' Daine said, trying to make these arrogant two-leggers see what she meant. 'You can't go on this way. Soon you will have no forests to get wood from or to hunt game in. You poison water you drink and bathe and fish in. Even if you keep the farms, they won't be enough to feed you…” quote by Tamora Pierce
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““Think selfishly,' Daine said, trying to make these arrogant two-leggers see what she meant. 'You can't go on this way. Soon you will have no forests to get wood from or to hunt game in. You poison water you drink and bathe and fish in. Even if you keep the farms, they won't be enough to feed you if the rest of the valley's laid waste. You'll starve. Your people will starve- unless you buy from outside the valley, and that's fair expensive. You'll ruin Dunlath.””

Tamora Pierce

About This Quote

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

Unsustainable exploitation of natural resources leads to ecological collapse and human suffering.

In simple terms: Overusing nature harms everyone.

Key Takeaway

Protect forests and water now.

Themes

environment sustainability consequences resource management

Mood

concerned urgent reflective

Type

warning advice

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • agricultural policy
  • community education
  • conservation initiatives

Key Concepts

ecology economics social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources are being overused in your community?
  • How can you balance growth with ecological health?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term gains often ignore long‑term costs.

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