Apples Quote by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
“To write a book such as Tiger Bone & Rhino Horn is a formidable undertaking. You must accumulate thousands of facts and spare no detail, no matter how terrible. It is always easier to write a piece of fluff and leave everybody smiling. But then, the horrors of poaching would continue unchallenged?like as tent caterpillars consuming an apple orchard, our species mindlessly consumes the others of the earth. At present, the most significant hope for our planet may be knowledge, and Richard Ellis has done a heroic job in providing a large measure of that.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tiger Bone & Rhino Horn by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, 1995
The author argues that thorough, factual writing about poaching is hard but essential, unlike superficial works that ignore the crisis.
In simple terms: Hard truth beats easy fluff.
Key Takeaway
Choose depth over comfort.
Themes
environment
conservation
knowledge
truth
Mood
serious
determined
Type
expository
advocacy
When to use this quote
- environmental education
- policy advocacy
- public awareness
Key Concepts
poaching
ecosystem
human impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make detailed knowledge engaging?
- What role does narrative play in conservation?
A Different Perspective
Depth can be overwhelming for readers.
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