Future Quote by Joanna Macy
“Future generations, if there is a livable world for them, will look back at the epochal transition we are making to a life-sustaining society. And they may well call this the time of the Great Turning.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Great Turning, Joanna Macy, 2015
The quote warns that future generations will judge our current shift toward sustainability as a pivotal historical moment.
In simple terms: Future will see this era as a major shift toward sustainability.
Key Takeaway
Act now to create a sustainable legacy.
Themes
environment
sustainability
future generations
history
activism
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
visionary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community projects
- education curricula
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
systems thinking
ecological economics
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we accelerate sustainable transitions?
- What legacy do we want to leave?
A Different Perspective
Change may be too slow to meet urgent climate deadlines.
