The combination of population growth and the growth in consumption is a danger that we are not prepared for and something we… — Maurice Strong Combination Copy Share Image
Ted Turner is still a leader. And he sets a great example. His ability financially has been reduced, but his influence and… — Maurice Strong Ability Copy Share Image
I was with Ted Turner when he came to see Kofi Annan - the Secretary-General of the UN - to announce his… — Maurice Strong Decision Copy Share Image
Either we reduce the world's population voluntarily or nature will do this for us, but brutally — Maurice Strong Inspirational Copy Share Image
The concept of national sovereignty has been an immutable, indeed sacred, principle of international relations. It is a principle which will yield… — Maurice Strong Assured Copy Share Image
We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth. — Maurice Strong Borrowed Copy Share Image
Rumors of my wealth are greatly exaggerated. I have never been interested in money. — Maurice Strong Exaggerated Copy Share Image
Current lifestyles and consumption patterns of the affluent middle class…involving high meat intake, consumption of large amounts of frozen and convenience foods,… — Maurice Strong Affluent Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, the concept of sustainable development is now known - even amongst those who haven't accepted it - and it's recognized, debated… — Maurice Strong Accepted Copy Share Image
It is the responsibility of each human being today to choose between the force of darkness and the force of light. We… — Maurice Strong Attitude Copy Share Image
Isn't the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn't it our responsibility to bring this about? — Maurice Strong Agenda 21 Copy Share Image
The real goal of the Earth Charter is that it will in fact become like the Ten Commandments. — Maurice Strong Charter Copy Share Image
Not to say that corporations are perfect today, but even grand corporations like Dupont have made immense progress in translating some of… — Maurice Strong Corporations Copy Share Image
We may get to the point where the only way of saving the world will be for industrial civilization to collapse. — Maurice Strong Civilization Copy Share Image
What pleases me most is that sustainable development is on almost everybody's agenda now. — Maurice Strong Development Copy Share Image
We're either going to save the world or no one will be saved. — Maurice Strong Inspirational Copy Share Image
After all, sustainability means running the global environment - Earth Inc. - like a corporation: with depreciation, amortization and maintenance accounts. In… — Maurice Strong Accounts Copy Share Image
Don't accept that you can't make a difference. Because if you can't make a difference, you won't make a difference, and if… — Maurice Strong Copy Share Image
My belief is that the purpose of economic life is to meet the social needs of people. — Maurice Strong Belief Copy Share Image
Well they do have a use, but we should never believe that any international conference is going to suddenly solve problems like… — Maurice Strong Believe Copy Share Image
I am convinced the prophets of doom have to be taken seriously. — Maurice Strong Convinced Copy Share Image
I am President of the UN created University for Peace, which has a strong commitment to the relationship between peace, security and… — Maurice Strong Around the world Copy Share Image
My son is the main shareholder of my company, and I help him explore some of those opportunities that are related to… — Maurice Strong About Copy Share Image
The tendency is to keep doing things the way you have done them. — Maurice Strong Doing Copy Share Image
