Animal Quote by Jimmy Carter
“We are grossly wasting our energy resources and other precious raw materials as though their supply were infinite. We must even face the prospect of changing our basic ways of living. This change will either be made on our own initiative in a planned and rational way, or forced on us with chaos and suffering by the inexorable laws of nature.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Address, Jimmy Carter, 1979
Human activity wastes resources unsustainably; we must choose planned change or face chaotic forced change.
In simple terms: We waste resources; need planned change or suffer.
Key Takeaway
Choose sustainable, planned change.
Themes
environment
sustainability
change
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate strategy
- personal lifestyle
Key Concepts
resource management
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What sustainable habits can you adopt now?
- How can societies incentivize planned environmental change?
A Different Perspective
Planned change can be politically difficult.
