Action Quote by Al Gore
“In physics there's the old law for every action there's a equal amount of reaction. Sometimes that's true in politics. If somebody's out there making nonsensical statements, but wielding power behind them a lot of people say, "Well, I need to react to that." Another reason for the increased prominence of the climate-change issue is the Paris Agreement itself. It's not a small thing when just about every nation in the entire world comes together and makes an historic agreement like this. It's a big deal. And the old cliché "The train is leaving the station" kind of applies.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Summit, 2015
The principle of equal and opposite reactions applies to politics and climate action; collective agreements like the Paris Accord demonstrate the power of global cooperation.
In simple terms: Equal reaction principle applies to politics; cooperation matters.
Key Takeaway
Support and engage in collective climate actions.
Themes
environment
politics
action
cooperation
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- international diplomacy
Key Concepts
Newtonian physics
political response
global agreements
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence political reaction?
- What obstacles impede global climate agreements?
A Different Perspective
Political inertia can hinder timely responses despite clear principles.
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