Consumption Quote by Evo Morales
“We can pay the ecological debt by changing economic models, and by giving up luxury consumption, setting aside selfishness and individualism, and thinking about the people and the planet Earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2015
Addressing environmental crises requires reshaping economies, reducing excess consumption, and prioritizing collective wellbeing over individual greed.
In simple terms: Change economies, cut luxury, think community and Earth.
Adopt sustainable, community‑focused economic policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate strategy
- personal lifestyle choices
- urban planning
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance growth with ecological limits?
- What incentives can shift consumer habits toward sustainability?
Economic transition is politically challenging and may face resistance from entrenched interests.