Justice Quote by Edward Abbey
““To aid and abet in the destruction of a single species or in the extermination of a single tribe is to commit a crime against God, a mortal sin against Mother Nature. Better by far to sacrifice in some degree the interests of mechanical civilization, curtail our gluttonous appetite for things, ever more things, learn to moderate our needs, and most important, and not difficult, learn to control, limit and gradually reduce our human numbers. We humans swarm over the planet like a plague of locusts, multiplying and devouring. There is no justice, sense or decency in this mindless global breeding spree, this obscene anthropoid fecundity, this industrialized mass production of babies and bodies, ever more bodies and babies. The man-centered view of the world in anti-Christian, anti-Buddhist, antinature, antilife, and--antihuman.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Monkey Wrench Gang" (1975) by Edward Abbey
Human overpopulation is portrayed as a destructive force that harms nature and violates moral and spiritual principles, urging moderation and population control.
In simple terms: Overpopulation harms nature and is morally wrong.
Key Takeaway
Reduce consumption and limit population growth.
Themes
environment
ethics
population
spirituality
moderation
Mood
concerned
reflective
urgent
Type
philosophical
activist
warning
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- urban planning
- family planning
- environmental activism
- education programs
Key Concepts
carrying capacity
anthropocentrism
ecology
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ethically manage population growth?
- What alternatives exist to reduce consumption without harming economies?
A Different Perspective
Balancing human needs with ecological limits is complex and may conflict with individual freedoms.
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