Annihilate Quote by Arundhati Roy
“To annihilate indigenous populations eventually paves the way to our own annihilation. They are the only people who practice sustainable living. We think they are relics of the past, but they may be the gatekeepers to our future.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Indigenous Peoples, 2015
Indigenous peoples hold sustainable knowledge; destroying them harms humanity's future.
In simple terms: Killing native cultures harms us all.
Key Takeaway
Protect and learn from indigenous wisdom.
Themes
environment
culture
survival
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
activist
When to use this quote
- climate action
- policy making
- education reform
- community activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
colonialism
knowledge preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can protect indigenous rights?
- How can we integrate their practices?
A Different Perspective
Economic growth often ignores ecological cost.
