Children Quote by John Wyndham
““I'm not romancing. I'm talking about the inevitable time when, unless we do something to stop it, men will be hunting men through the ruins, for food. We're letting it drift towards that, with an evil irresponsibility, because with our ordinary short lives we shan't be here to see it. Does our generation care about the misery it is bequeathing? Not it. "That's their worry," we say. "Damn our children's children; we're all right.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham, 1951
A warning that humanity's short-sightedness may lead to a future where survival becomes a brutal hunt for resources.
In simple terms: We risk a violent future if we ignore long‑term consequences.
Key Takeaway
Act now to protect future generations.
Themes
environment
future
responsibility
survival
ethics
Mood
urgent
somber
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- education
- community activism
- family discussions
Key Concepts
ecology
resource scarcity
intergenerational justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can we take today to prevent future scarcity?
- How does complacency shape our future?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term comfort often outweighs long‑term survival needs.
