Justice Quote by Duane Elgin
““To live sustainably, we must live efficiently - not misdirecting or squandering the earth's precious resources. To live efficiently, we must live peacefully for military expenditures represent an enormous diversion of resources from meeting basic human needs. To live peacefully, we must live with a reasonable degree of equity, or fairness, for it is unrealistic to think that, in a communications-rich world, a billion people will except living in absolute poverty while another billion live in conspicuous excess.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sustainable Living Talk, Duane Elgin, 2005
Living well requires efficient use of resources, peace instead of war spending, and fair distribution of wealth.
In simple terms: Efficient, peaceful, fair living is essential.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize efficiency, peace, and equity.
Themes
sustainability
resource management
peace
equity
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community planning
- personal lifestyle choices
- non‑profit initiatives
Key Concepts
environmental ethics
social justice
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals reduce waste while promoting fairness?
- What policies best balance military spending with basic needs?
A Different Perspective
Peace can be hard to achieve without political will; equity may be resisted by entrenched interests.
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