Desire Quote by Charles Eisenstein
“When we must pay the true price for the depletion of nature’s gifts, materials will become more precious to us, and economic logic will reinforce, and not contradict, our heart’s desire to treat the world with reverence and, when we receive nature’s gifts, to use them well.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Ascent of Humanity, Charles Eisenstein, 2019
When nature is depleted, its scarcity makes us value it, aligning economics with reverence for the earth.
In simple terms: Scarcity makes us respect nature and spendEconom.
Key Takeaway
Embrace sustainable use before scarcity hits.
Themes
environment
economics
ethics
sustainability
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate sustainability
- personal consumption
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
resource scarcity
intrinsic value
economic incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we incentivize reverence for nature before scarcity becomes evident?
- What policies can embed ecological respect into economic systems?
A Different Perspective
If scarcity is delayed, complacency may persist, weakening the alignment.
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