Assumption Quote by David W. Orr
“The dialogue about sustainability is about a change in the human trajectory that will require us to rethink old assumptions and engage the large questions of the human condition that some presume to have been solved once and for all.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Sustainability, 2005
Sustainability demands reexamining long‑held beliefs and confronting fundamental human questions that many think are already solved.
In simple terms: We must rethink old ideas to address big human challenges.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, embrace complex questions.
Themes
sustainability
change
humanity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- academic research
- community activism
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
systems thinking
paradigm shift
ethical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions limit your sustainability efforts?
- How can you foster deeper inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Assuming problems are solved can blind us to emerging risks.
