Disasters Quotes

239 quotes by 218 authors

As a species, we've somehow survived large and small ice ages, genetic bottlenecks, plagues, world wars and all manner of natural disasters, but I sometimes… — Diane Ackerman
I always leave that for other people to decide, because some of the things I consider to be disasters are some people's favorite movies. And… — Christian Bale
The beef industry has contributed to more American deaths than all the wars of this century, all natural disasters, and all automobile accidents combined. — Neal Barnard
I went through a big Alice Cooper phase, which was probably a major influence on my writing style later, especially after Plastic Surgery Disasters. — Jello Biafra
There also is the plight that comes from natural disasters; these natural disasters could be alleviated or dealt with; we only need some time to… — Bhumibol Adulyadej
Mr. Speaker, from hurricanes and floods in Latin America to earthquakes in Asia, natural disasters are increasingly becoming a regular feature of life for large… — Earl Blumenauer
It's not natural disasters that are to blame for the deprivation of the North Korean people, but the failed policies of Kim Jong Il. — John Bolton
During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow anything… — Maya Angelou
The U.S. has become the most egregious war-monger and terrorist nation in the world, as well as the long-time leading purveyor of weapons of war… — Dave Lindorff
The past year's natural disasters have highlighted the invaluable contributions of volunteers in our communities. They have volunteered their time, energy and skills to save… — Kofi Annan
The cutting of primeval forest and other disasters, fueled by the demands of growing human populations, are the overriding threat to biological diversity everywhere. — E. O. Wilson
The thing about family disasters is that you never have to wait long before the next one puts the previous one into perspective. — Robert Breault
Inhabitants of underdeveloped nations and victims of natural disasters are the only people who have ever been happy to see soybeans. — Fran Lebowitz
If we put the emphasis upon the right things, if we live the life that is worth while and then fail, we will survive all… — Orison Swett Marden
I expect to see trade wars, foreign policy disasters, a few race riots, a decrease in personal liberty, higher taxes, higher inflation and probably, economic… — Charley Reese
The idea that God is a worthy recipient of our gratitude for the blessings of life but should not be held accountable for the disasters… — Daniel Dennett
We took the traditional lands and smashed the traditional way of life. We brought the disasters. The alcohol. We committed the murders. We took the… — Paul Keating
The American president [George W. Bush] closes his eyes to the economic and human damages that are inflicted on his country and the world economy… — Jurgen Trittin
Access to supercomputers. The science is well ahead of our ability to implement it. It's quite clear that if we could run our models at… — Julia Slingo
Remember...this year has already seen more billion-dollar weather-related disasters than any year in US history. Last year was the warmest ever recorded on planet Earth.… — Bill McKibben

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