Has beens Quote by Aldo Leopold
“Do we realize that industry, which has been our good servant, might make a poor master?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Land Ethic”, 1949
He warns that tools serving humanity can become oppressive if misused.
In simple terms: Industry can become a tyrant if not checked.
Key Takeaway
Respect limits of technological control.
Themes
environment
ethics
power dynamics
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- industrial expansion
- resource extraction
- policy making
Key Concepts
sustainability
human‑nature relationship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure industry remains a servant?
- What safeguards prevent domination?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance may erode autonomy.
